VIZHINJAM: The metal pieces recovered from the youths injured in the bike accident last night near Venganoor Nellivila Junction, has not been identified. This will be sent for further examination. Vizhinjam SHO Prajeesh Shashi said the scientific test is being conducted after locals said the object found was iridium.

The bikers who met with the accident wrapped the metal pieces in cotton and kept them inside their hats. The metal pieces weighed nearly 50 grams. Venu (65), a coconut climber of Venganoor had died in the accident. Ronaldo (23) of Uchakada and Vishnu of Pullanni Mukku, who sustained injuries in the accident are undergoing treatment.