KOZHIKODE: One person was killed in a landslide while building a wall adjacent to three houses for safety in a landslide-prone area. The incident happened at Perumanna in Kozhikode. Baiju (48), a native of Palazhi died when the wall of a house collapsed during construction at Kolathadi Methil. The police, fire force and the locals rescued three others engaged in the work. The tragedy happened while a wall was being built next to three houses for safety, following a pipe burst and the threat of landslides in the area following the recent rains.

The accident happened when a small portion of the soil was removed to raise the lower part with iron wire to prevent landslides. The soil fell on top of the workers. As it was an inland area of the village, there was a delay for the rescue squad to reach the area. Baiju's body was pulled out with great effort. The others sustained minor injuries. The people living in the area have been asked to evict from the area.