AMBALAPUZHA: A man died after the bike on which he was riding pillion was hit by a KSRTC bus. The dead has been identified as Sivadas (71) of Anchil House at Punnapra. His son Shyamdas (37) who was riding the bike sustained injuries and has been admitted at the Alappuzha Medical College Hospital.

The accident happened early Thursday morning at Valiyachudukadu Junction on the national highway. The two carpenters were hit by the bus when they were proceeding to Alappuzha. Though the two were taken to the hospital, the life of the father could not be saved.