KOTTAYAM: One person died after a concrete block fell apart and fell on top of him from a building near the Thirunakkara bus stand in Kottayam. The deceased has been identified as Payippad native Jino (49), an employee of Meenakshi Agency. According to witnesses, a concrete part near the upper window pane of the Rajdhani Buildings, opposite the Kottayam Municipality building, broke off and fell on top of Jino.

Jino sustained serious injuries after the concrete block fell on his head and body. Although he was immediately rushed to the General Hospital, his life could not be saved.