35 Injured in Bus-Lorry Collision in Aluva, Kerala
On May 11, 2026, a severe road accident occurred in Edathala near Aluva, Kerala, involving a private bus and a lorry traveling in opposite directions. The collision took place on a narrow road around 2:54 p.m., resulting in injuries to approximately 35 individuals. Of those injured, four were reported to be in serious condition. Thirty-one victims were transported to Rajagiri Hospital, while four others were admitted to Carmel Hospital in Aluva. Critical cases include Aishwarya Mani, who requires ventilator support for head and facial injuries; Jesma, who underwent emergency surgery for leg and back trauma; and 86-year-old Eliamma, who suffered chest injuries and fractured ribs. The bus driver, Prasad, also sustained head and hand injuries. The impact was significant enough to reduce the front of the bus to rubble. Fire and rescue services utilized a crane to clear debris and restore traffic flow. Local officials, including MLA Anwar Sadat and Edathala panchayat president A.A. Mahin, visited the accident site to assess the situation. This incident highlights ongoing safety concerns regarding vehicular collisions on narrow roads in the region.
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35 Injured in Bus-Lorry Collision in Aluva, Kerala
On May 11, 2026, a severe road accident occurred in Edathala near Aluva, Kerala, involving a private bus and a lorry traveling in opposite directions. The collision took place on a narrow road around 2:54 p.m., resulting in injuries to approximately 35 individuals. Of those injured, four were reported to be in serious condition. Thirty-one victims were transported to Rajagiri Hospital, while four others were admitted to Carmel Hospital in Aluva. Critical cases include Aishwarya Mani, who requires ventilator support for head and facial injuries; Jesma, who underwent emergency surgery for leg and back trauma; and 86-year-old Eliamma, who suffered chest injuries and fractured ribs. The bus driver, Prasad, also sustained head and hand injuries. The impact was significant enough to reduce the front of the bus to rubble. Fire and rescue services utilized a crane to clear debris and restore traffic flow. Local officials, including MLA Anwar Sadat and Edathala panchayat president A.A. Mahin, visited the accident site to assess the situation. This incident highlights ongoing safety concerns regarding vehicular collisions on narrow roads in the region.
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