Sabarimala pilgrims’ vehicle collides with truck, 3 die


PTI, Feb 15, 2022, 12:24 PM IST

Three people died and nine others were injured when the vehicle they were travelling in for pilgrimage at Sabarimala collided with a truck here early Tuesday morning.

A senior officer of Elathur Police Station said that preliminary investigations indicate that probably the driver of the tempo traveller, in which the pilgrims were travelling, fell asleep and the vehicle crossed into oncoming traffic and hit the truck head-on.

The driver and two others, all in their thirties, died and nine others were injured, some of them seriously, the officer said.

The incident occurred around 5.00 AM, the pilgrims hailed from Karnataka and were on their way to Sabarimala, he added.

Udayavani is now on Telegram. Click here to join our channel and stay updated with the latest news.

Top News

Nitish Reddy: The story of sacrifices made by a middle class family

Periya twin murder case: CBI court found 14 guilty including former CPI(M) MLA

Elaborate security arrangements in place for New Year celebration in Bengaluru, says police

Bollywood 2024: When Hindi cinema failed to deliver at box office and Telugu pan-Indian films ruled

Former PM Manmohan Singh cremated with full state honours

Boxing Day Test: Nitish Reddy’s maiden ton guides India to 358/9 at stumps

Top leaders, foreign dignitaries pay last respects to Manmohan Singh at Nigambodh Ghat

Related Articles More

Bantwal: Teachers must make literature appealing to children, says Muliya Shankar Bhat

Udupi: Foundation stone laid for new Kalkuda-Kallurti Daivasthana at Doddannagudde

Locals confront contractors over poor roadwork on Guruvayanakere-Uppinangady route

Periya twin murder case: CBI court found 14 guilty including former CPI(M) MLA

Shivamogga: Bike rider killed in hit-and-run case

MUST WATCH

Tulunadu Daivaradane

Feeding Birds with Creative Paddy Art!

Areca Nut

HOTEL SRI DURGA BHAVANA

Harish Poonja


Latest Additions

Nitish Reddy: The story of sacrifices made by a middle class family

Denial of permission for fireworks display in Thrissur temples sparks row

Bantwal: Teachers must make literature appealing to children, says Muliya Shankar Bhat

Udupi: Foundation stone laid for new Kalkuda-Kallurti Daivasthana at Doddannagudde

Locals confront contractors over poor roadwork on Guruvayanakere-Uppinangady route

Thanks for visiting Udayavani

You seem to have an Ad Blocker on.
To continue reading, please turn it off or whitelist Udayavani.