VELLATHOOVAL: In a tragic event, a woman was killed and two others were injured after a car rammed into a group of pedestrians who were waiting for the bus. The deceased has been identified as Aayiram Acre native Shaila (50), wife of late Joy.

The accident occurred around 11 am at Vellathooval Vimala city when the car headed to Rajakkad lost control and hit an autorickshaw before ramming into the pedestrians. Following this, Shaila was soon rushed to the Adimali hospital along with the injured Jomet George and Geetha Jacob. However, Shaila succumbed to her injuries while she was being transferred to another hospital for further treatment.

The driver of the car was taken into custody by the police. Initial reports suggest that he might have fallen asleep while driving. Shaila is survived by three sons- Jinu, Jojo and Jibin.