TIRUR: In a horrific incident, a youth was killed after he was crushed by a truck that started accidentally. The accident took place at a workshop in Thirunavaya. The deceased has been identified as Purathoor native Akash(180, an employee of the workshop.

According to sources, Akash was working outside the workshop when the truck accidentally moved forward before crushing him. Though he was soon rushed to the hospital, doctors were unable to save his life. The body is currently kept at the mortuary of Kottakkal MIMS hospital.