KOLLAM: In a tragic incident, two youths were killed after their bike collided with a car near Mevaram on the national highway. The deceased have been identified as Kolloorvila native Muhammed Bilal (20) and Saidali (20).

The accident took place by around 9.30 am on Saturday between Vazhappalli and Mevaram. According to sources, the bike, that was coming from Kottiyam, collided with a car that was going to Thiruvananthapuram. Though the two were immediately rushed to the hospital, they were soon pronounced dead. Kottiyam police have registered a case regarding the accident.