MAVELIKARA: Scooter rammed into an autorickshaw that overturned, killing the auto driver and the scooter passenger. The deceased have been identified as Harindran (46) from Chennithala Oripram and Athira Ajayan (22), the only daughter of ex-servicemen Ajayakumar and Preeta, from Thekkekkara Pallikal East Palazhi.

Athira is a temporary employee of Kutamperoor Cooperative Bank No. 611. The accident happened on the Prayikkara bridge around 3:25 pm yesterday. The autorickshaw, which was coming to Mavelikara, lost control and overturned on the bridge. Then, Athira's scooter, which was coming behind, rammed into the auto. Harindran suffered severe head injuries and died on the spot. Athira, who was seriously injured, was rushed to the Mavelikkara District Hospital and then to the Alappuzha Medical College Hospital, but could not be saved. Wife of Harindran: Kala. Son: Harikrishnan. The funeral of both the deceased will be performed later.