MANANTHAVADY: Nine people died after a jeep carrying tea plantation workers fell into a gorge in Wayanad. The accident took place near the Kannothmala in Thalappuzha, Mananthavady. The jeep fell into a gorge filled with rocks. Out of the three injured, two are in critical condition. There were 12 people in the jeep.

All the deceased persons are natives of Wayanad. Some of the deceased have been identified as Rani, Shanthi, Chinnamma, and Leela. Except for the driver, all the passengers in the jeep were women. The accident took place when the plantation workers were returning from work.