Malappuram: A driver was killed after an autorickshaw overturned on Chamravattom Bridge here on Saturday. The deceased has been identified as Noufal (40), hailing from Puthupully.
The incident happened at around 7:30 am. The autorickshaw which was heading in the direction of Nariparambu overturned after it hit into the footpath of the bridge. Noufal suffered injuries on his head and chest after getting crammed beneath the vehicle.
Following this, he was rushed to a private hospital at Kottakal. However, he succumbed to his injuries by noon. Passengers in the vehicle had a narrow escape with minor injuries.