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One dead, 46 injured as bus carrying Sabarimala pilgrims falls into gorge near Kasargod

  •   Sat, Nov 29 2025 06:16:20 PM

Stephan Kayyar

Daijiworld Media Network - Kasargod

Kasargod, Nov 29: A tragic accident occurred on Saturday afternoon near Malo Kutti Kaval in Chittarikkal, where a bus carrying Sabarimala pilgrims fell into a gorge, leaving one person dead and 46 others injured. The condition of two passengers is reported to be critical.

The accident took place while the pilgrims were returning to Mysuru after completing their Sabarimala darshan. The deceased has been identified as Harish (36), a resident of Chunchanakatte, Mysuru.

The mishap occurred around 2.50 pm when the bus lost control at a curve near Kutti Kaval and plunged about 30 feet down the slope. Local residents and police immediately rushed to the spot and shifted the injured to hospitals in Pariyaram, Cherupuzha and Payyanur.

There were a total of 56 passengers on the bus, including six children. Among the injured, two have been admitted to Pariyaram Medical College Hospital, four to Cherupuzha Cooperative Hospital, and 20 to Cherupuzha St Sebastian Hospital. Further investigation into the incident is underway.

 

 

 

 
  

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  • Flavian, Mangaluru/Kuwait/Muscat

    Sun, Nov 30 2025

    So many incidents of vehicles filled with pilgrims meeting with deadly accidents while returning from pilgrimage! I remember one such accident when entire family of seven members perished on their way back to Mangalore. Also, due to landslides in some mountainous areas.

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  • Rita, Germany

    Sun, Nov 30 2025

    Nowadays we heard this many times.Fear the driver was driven long time or midday sun ?Was tired ?They should take rest interwals.Specially one should be careful while driving in these dangerous places.May the soul rest in peace.Heartfelt sympathies to family.Thank God not more are injured.

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  • Jossey Saldanha, Raheja Waterfront

    Sat, Nov 29 2025

    Why always Pilgrims ...

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  • Agnes, Mangalore

    Sat, Nov 29 2025

    Yes why always pilgrims and what is the point of pilgrimages

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