Malappuram: In an unfortunate incident, five people lost their lives after a bus carrying Sabarimala pilgrims collided with an autorickshaw in Chettiyangadi, Manjeri, here on Friday.  

The accident happened around 5 pm on the Koyilandy-Manjeri route. According to reports, the crash killed five people in the autorickshaw, including the driver. 

The deceased has been identified as auto driver Abdul Majeed, passengers Muhsina, Thasneem, Reyiz and an unidentified person. Two of the three injured in the accident were admitted to Kozhikode Medical College. 

The bus was carrying pilgrims from Karnataka. According to eyewitnesses, the bus accidentally crashed into the auto after it made a quick turn on the road. More details awaited.