One dead, 15 injured as private bus overturns in Kannur

KANNUR: One person died after a private bus overturned at Kuttikol in Thaliparambu. Several people were injured. The bus named 'Pilakunnummal' conducting service to Payyanur was met with an accident at 3pm.

As per initial conclusion, speeding and rain were the cause of the accident. The deceased has been identified as a woman, but further details has not been revealed. The body was shifted to the hospital. Fifteen people were injured in the accident.

The rescue operation was carried out by locals, police and fire force. All the passengers trapped inside the bus were rescued.