Kasargod: Three Including Newly-married Couple Killed in Mishap, 30 Hurt

Stephen Kayyar
Daijiworld Media Network - Kasargod

Kasargod, Jul 4: Three persons including a newly-married couple were killed in an accident at Chervattoor here on Wednesday July 4.

The deceased have been identified as Surfudeen (25), Humeira (20) and Vincy Johnny (25) of Kodungallur. Surfudeen had married Humeira of Bedadka only a month ago.

The accident occured when the a bus plying from Payyanur to Kanhangad rammed head-on into the trio's jeep when they were on their way from Bedadka to Cheemeni.

The impact of the collision was such that the bus rolled over, injuring 30 passengers.

Of the injured, four are said to be critical. They Vimal Varki, a student, Aditya Ravi, Sybil,
and Deepesh. They have been admitted to Pariyaram Governtment Hospital.

Rest of the injured are undergoing treatment at hospitals in Kahangad and Chervattoor.

It is said that the couple were on their way back from Surfudeen's uncle's house, where they had been to attend a party thrown in their honour.

Surfudeen was employed in Dubai and had come back home for his wedding. He was scheduled to leave for Dubai on Sunday July 8.

The mangled remains of the two vehicles were cleared off the road with the help of earthmovers.

Hosadurg police have registered a case.