Thiruvananthapuram: The official vehicle carrying Kerala minister Saji Cherian was involved in an accident near Vamanapuram while he was travelling from Chengannur to Thiruvananthapuram. 

The incident occurred when the back tyre of the minister’s vehicle came off during the journey. No injuries were reported in the incident, and the minister was confirmed to be safe.

Following the incident, police officials launched an investigation to determine the reason behind the tyre detaching from the vehicle.

After the vehicle became unfit to continue the journey, Saji Cherian returned in a car belonging to MLA DK Murali.