Malappuram: Three people were killed in a road accident at Kohinoor in Thenhippalam on Thursday night after a car rammed into a parked lorry on National Highway 66.

The victims have been identified as Shaheed, his wife Shaheena, and their relative Jahana, all natives of Thrissur. They were travelling from Kozhikode to Thrissur when the accident occurred.

The incident took place at around 11:40 p.m. amid heavy rain. According to preliminary reports, the car lost control and crashed into the rear of a lorry parked by the roadside.

The impact was severe, completely crushing the right side of the vehicle. Rescue team had to cut open the mangled car to bring out the occupants.

The injured were initially rushed to a private hospital in Chelari before being referred to the Medical College Hospital. However, all three succumbed to their injuries.