Stephan Kayyar
Daijiworld Media Network – Kasargod (EP)
Kasargod, May 26: In a tragic incident, three students were killed and five others were injured when a lorry hit a parked car at Iritti near Kannur in the morning of Thursday on May 26.
The deceased students were Ashiq (19), Minas (19) and Yasin (18) from Vadagara Thikkodi. Those in the car were degree students of Vadagara M H E S College. The incident occurred when a goods-laden lorry approaching from Mangaluru toppled on Tavera car parked near Iritti Makod check post.
The students were returning after an excursion.
The fire brigade, police and locals struggled hard to pull out those who were stuck in the mangled car. The injured have been admitted to hospital.
Iritti police have registered a case.