Autorickshaw driver dies in freak accident involving stray dog in Malappuram; passengers injured

MALAPPURAM: An autorickshaw driver died in a freak accident after a dog jumped in front of the vehicle, causing it to overturn. The accident happened in Mankada, Malappuram, around 10 am today. Kadukunnan Naufal, a native of Vellila, died in the accident. Naufal suffered serious head injuries after the vehicle overturned.

The accident occurred when the driver swerved the autorickshaw to avoid hitting the stray dog. The injured passengers in the auto have been admitted to a nearby hospital. Naufal's body was shifted to Manjeri Medical College Hospital.