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A young couple died in a road accident on National Highway 66 at Vattapara, Valanchery, on Friday (October 16, 2026) night. The deceased were identified as Afzal and his wife Sabira from Perassannur, Kuttippuram.
The accident occurred when the couple was travelling on a scooter from Kottakkal towards Valanchery. A truck approaching from behind lost control and reportedly hit their scooter, pushing it into the rear of another truck travelling ahead.
The first truck then reportedly rammed the second truck, trapping the couple between the two vehicles. Both died on the spot.
The driver of the truck that hit the scooter, Kashinath, a native of Karnataka, was injured and admitted to a hospital at Valanchery.
Published - October 17, 2026 07:43 pm IST