PALAKKAD: A man was killed after a lorry and a van collided in Muttikulangara. The dead is Mubarim of Karakurissi. Mubarim was coming from Kongad towards Muttikulangara. He was the only one in the van.

The accident happened when reached Muttikulangara Vallikode Junction. The lorry from the opposite direction hit the van. Though Mubarim seriously injured was taken to the hospital, his life could not be saved. The preliminary conclusion is that excessive speed is the cause of the accident.

Meantime, five people were injured in the accident between a car and an auto in Kottayam the other day. Auto driver Jis (31) of 31 Mile Elavunkal, passengers Inchiani Valakkamattam Rhea (32), son Joel (one month old baby), mother Lali (58) and car driver Sabu (45) of Mukkali Kattuvelil were injured. The injured were admitted to Kanjirapally General Hospital.