KOLLAM: An employee of SN College, who was riding a bike, died after being rammed by a speeding private bus. The deceased has been identified as Binedra Raj (52), an employee of SN College Co-operative Society.

The accident took place at Pallimukku junction at 8.30 am yesterday. Binedra Raj, was on its way from Decentmukku to Pallimukku Junction to go to college when he was hit by GK Travels bus coming from Kollam to Kottiyam. The bike got stuck in front of the front wheel of the bus. Binedra Raj's ribs were seriously injured.

He was immediately admitted to a private hospital in Mevaram but died at 12 noon. Eravipuram police registered a case. He was an employee of the society for more than 20 years. Wife: T Manju (Librarian, Vadakevila SN Public School). Children: B Amal Raj, B Abhinav Raj. After postmortem, he will be cremated today at Polayathod crematorium.