THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: A youth died after two bikes travelling in opposite directions collided. The deceased is C Jishnu (26), a native of Vazhayila Puravoorkonam. V Ain Jose, who was traveling with Jishnu on the bike, has been admitted to the Medical College Hospital with serious injuries. Nettayam native Amarish and his mother Sreeja, who were traveling on the other bike, were admitted to a private hospital.

The accident took place on the Nettayam Government Central Polytechnic Road at around 9.30 a.m. yesterday. The accident occurred while Jishnu and Ain Jose were going to their relative's wedding place. According to witnesses, Jishnu was trying to overtake an autorickshaw when his bike collided with the bike coming from the opposite direction. Ain Jose's condition is critical, hospital sources said. Amarish and his mother Sreeja have fractured limbs and shoulder. Jishnu is a videographer. The body is currently kept at the mortuary of the Medical College Hospital. The body will be handed over to the relatives today after post-mortem. Vattiyoorkavu police have registered a case.