12 Injured in Multi-Vehicle Accident Near Kanjirappally in Kottayam
Kottayam: Twelve people were injured in a multi-vehicle road accident near Kanjirappally in Kerala’s Kottayam district on Sunday morning, police said. Three of the injured were reported to have sustained serious injuries and were hospitalised.
The accident involved four cars, an autorickshaw and a two-wheeler. According to police, the collision began when a car travelling from the Mundakkayam side hit an autorickshaw while attempting to avoid another vehicle.
Following the initial impact, other vehicles, including a two-wheeler, collided with the car and the autorickshaw. Two pedestrians were also among those injured.
Injured Shifted to Hospitals
Of the 12 injured, eight were admitted to Mary Queen's Mission Hospital at 26th Mile, while two were taken to Kanjirappally General Hospital, according to the available reports.
Three people admitted to Mary Queen's Mission Hospital reportedly sustained serious injuries. Several of the injured suffered fractures and required hospital treatment.
Police said 12 people were injured in the incident. Further details about the condition of those hospitalised were not immediately available.
