Initial information suggests that the tipper lorry may have been travelling at high speed when the driver lost control, causing the vehicle to overturn onto the bus stop.
Kottarakkara, Kerala: In a shocking accident, a tipper lorry overturned onto a bus stop in Kottarakkara in Kollam district on Tuesday morning, killing three people and trapping several others beneath the vehicle.
According to preliminary reports, eight people, including several students, were rescued from the scene during a swift operation carried out by local residents and Fire and Rescue Services personnel.
The injured were rushed to nearby hospitals for treatment. Reports indicate that some of the victims sustained serious injuries, though their exact condition is yet to be officially confirmed. According to the latest reports, eight people were waiting at the bus stop when the accident occurred.
Initial report suggests that the tipper lorry may have been travelling at high speed when the driver lost control, causing the vehicle to overturn onto the bus stop. The lorry was loaded with sand, which spilt onto the people when the vehicle overturned.
Police and emergency responders reached the spot soon after the accident and launched rescue operations. Further details regarding the cause of the crash and the identities of the victims are awaited.
Published: 23 Jun 2026, 08:08 am IST
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