Thrissur: Traffic along the national highway near Kodakara in Thrissur was brought to a standstill for three hours following an accident involving a cargo lorry. The incident occurred around 5 am on Thursday morning at Kolathur.

The overturned lorry, laden with stalks of maize, obstructed the roadway, leading to significant delays for commuters, including long-distance travelers and officials en route to fulfill election duties. No injuries were reported.