MALAPPURAM: A 10-year-old boy died after a pick-up van carrying Sabarimala pilgrims collided with a lorry. The deceased has been identified as Sumit Pandey, a native of Saidapur, Karnataka. Six injured people were admitted to Ponnani Taluk Hospital.

Last day, 16 people were injured when a mini bus carrying pilgrims from Tamil Nadu met with an accident in Idukki too. On the way down, the vehicle lost control and crashed onto the top of the car porch of the house on a curve. The house belongs to Kappad Shafiq. The family came to know about the accident when they heard a loud noise. Then the police and fire force were informed. Children were injured in the accident.