KOTTAYAM: In a tragic incident, an autorickshaw driver lost his life after the vehicle fell into a pond. The accident happened in Thottakkadu, Kottayam. The deceased, Ajesh Vijayan (34) a native of Thottakkadu was returning home after a ride last night. It is suspected that when the vehicle crossed over the grassy region, the driver might have taken a sharp turn, causing it to fall into the pond. The body was found after the search conducted by the fire rescue team and the scuba team this morning.

Meanwhile, ten students were injured when an autorickshaw carrying school children from Karandakkad overturned in Kasaragod. Auto driver Hamid was also injured. No one was seriously injured. The accident occurred when the auto was carrying students from Kendriya Vidyalaya. The injured were admitted to Kasaragod General Hospital.