Private bus crashes into guardrail of Vengalam bridge in Kozhikode; More than 30 injured

KOZHIKODE: Around 30 people were injured after a private bus crashed into the guardrail of the Vengalam bridge in Koyilandy on Thursday. The bus was going from Kozhikode to Iritty in Kannur when the accident occurred. The front portion of the bus was completely damaged.

The bus, which was speeding according to locals, lost control and hit the guardrail. The injured passengers were immediately shifted to Kozhikode Medical College Hospital and nearby private hospitals. Nobody suffered serious injuries. The accident caused traffic congestion on the national highway for several hours. Vengalam police registered a case against the bus driver for reckless driving.