THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: A police officer died and three sustained injuries after their vehicle met with an accident in front of the AKG center in Palayam. The dead is Ajaya Kumar of the control room. Initial reports said the vehicle of the control room lost control and hit the post Sunday morning at 5.50 am.

The accident happened when the vehicle was returning after night patrolling. The vehicle rammed into the post of the street light placed on the divider. It is reported that Ajaya Kumar, who was in the back seat, was not wearing a seat belt and hit his head on the post. However, there is no confirmation on it. Ajaya Kumar was seriously injured on his head and chest.

The condition of those injured and undergoing treatment is not serious. The vehicle has been partially damaged.