KOTTAYAM: A pedestrian died after he got entangled in the rope that loosened from the lorry. The dead has been identified as Murali (50) of Sankranthi in Kottayam. The accident happened early Sunday morning. Initial reports said the man died while he was on his morning stroll.

The police said Murali was dragged by the lorry for about 100 meters. One of his legs got seriously injured and was hanging loosely. The accident was caused by a vegetable lorry going from Ettumanur to Kottayam. The police have taken the lorry driver and the cleaner into custody in connection with the incident.