PATHANAMTHITTA: The FIR filed in the incident where a bus carrying Sabarimala pilgrims collided with a car, killing four of a family, has surfaced. Reports said the accident was caused by rash driving. The tragedy that shook the place happened Sunday morning at Koodal Murinjakal in Konni. The dead were a newlywedded couple Nikhil and Anu and their fathers Mathai Eepan and Biju P George. The bodies of all four have been shifted to Pathanamthitta General Hospital. The funeral will be held after Nikhil's sister arrives from abroad.

Transport Minister K B Ganesh Kumar has reacted on the incident. His response was that it was a tragic incident. 'The initial conclusion is that the driver dozed off. It is Sabarimala season and each and every one should be careful. If you fall asleep while driving, there should be a culture of continuing journey after a sleep. The accident in Palakkad was also important. Most accidents occur due to negligence.

Accidents in Kerala are on the rise recently. This has been brought to the attention of the chief minister. A big drive will be organized soon for this. Also, there are some rules that each person should follow while driving. Drive after a good sleep. Special rooms are being made for KSRTC employees to rest. There is no defect in the Punalur-Muvattupuzha road. The accident in Palakkad was due to the defect in the road. Steps have been taken to resolve it. More accidents occur due to KSRTC Swift buses. Therefore, strict instructions have been given to the drivers,' the minister said.

Anu and Nikhil got married on November 30. The two had just returned from Malaysia after their honeymoon. Biju and Mathai Eapen were returning after picking the two from the Thiruvananthapuram airport. Nikhil works in Canada. Except Anu, the rest three on the spot itself. Anu was immediately taken to Konni Taluk Hospital by the locals, but her life could not be saved.

The bus was carrying with Ayyappa devotees from Andhra Pradesh. Police said the car rammed into the bus. The Maruti Swift car was completely destroyed in the accident. The people in the car were taken out after cutting open the vehicle. Locals initially led the rescue operations. Locals said accidents are quite common in the area.