KOCHI: Two-wheeler passenger was seriously injured after hitting a pothole in Aluva. The accident took place on MLA road in Aluva Sreemoolanagaram. The accident occurred from debris dug out by the water authority for laying pipes. The woman was admitted to a private hospital in Aluva.

The woman, a native of Kanjoor, has her right leg bone fractured. The accident happened around nine o'clock this morning. Locals are alleging that it has been months since water authority dug the hole here. Excavated soil has been moved to the road. The accident happened due to this. Locals said that they had asked the water authority officials to cover the pit here as it would cause an accident. There was no warning board on the pothole.