THIRUVALLA: A two-year-old boy died in an accident with a Taurus lorry while travelling in a car with his mother and grandmother. Joshua, son of Abin Varghese and Kavitha Anna Jacob died.

The accident took place near Katod junction on the TK road at around 9 pm on Friday. Apart from the baby, Kavitha's mother Jessie was also in the car and suffered injuries. Kavitha drove the car.

Two days ago, Kavitha came from Haripad with Joshua to the family home in Iraviperur. On Friday, the mother and son were returning from shopping in Thiruvalla city when the car collided with an oncoming Taurus and overturned. It is said that the reason for the accident was that the oncoming vehicle could not be seen clearly due to heavy rain. They were rushed to the private medical college hospital by the locals. The child was seriously injured after falling off from the car. He died yesterday morning. The toddler's father Abin Varghese, who is a soldier came to the spot yesterday morning after learning about the accident. Joshua's body will be kept for public viewing tomorrow morning at his home in Iraviperur. He will be buried at St. George's Church, Chepad at 2 p.m.