THRISSUR: Three women were injured when a speeding private bus rammed into a waiting area. The accident took place near the traffic punching booth at Anchamkallu in Chovvur, Thrissur around noon today (Saturday). Sangeetha, Prema and Saina were injured.
The bus, which was travelling at a high speed, rammed into the passengers standing in front of the waiting area. They tried to run away after seeing the bus coming but were unsuccessful. It is reported that the injuries to all three are not serious. The rescue operation was carried out by locals. The injured have been admitted to the hospital.
It was raining heavily in the area at the time of the accident. The bus, which was travelling at a high speed, skidded off the road due to the rain and crashed into the waiting area. The waiting area and nearby electric posts were damaged in the accident. The electricity supply in the area has also been disrupted. The driver got out of the bus immediately after the accident and ran away. The horrifying CCTV footage of the incident has been released.