Tragic Accident Claims Life of Lorry Driver in Kerala
Lorry driver killed after vehicle overturns in Kerala
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A tipper lorry driver, O T Mathai (56), died after his vehicle overturned in Onnakavu, Pathanamthitta district, Kerala. The accident occurred while the lorry was being driven out of a parking shed, leading to a fatal entrapment beneath the vehicle.
- 01O T Mathai, a 56-year-old lorry driver, was killed in an accident in Onnakavu, Kerala.
- 02The accident occurred at around 10:30 am when the lorry overturned after hitting a compound wall.
- 03Mathai was trapped under the lorry, and despite local efforts, he could not be freed in time.
- 04Fire and Rescue Services were called to the scene to lift the vehicle and transport Mathai to a hospital.
- 05An investigation has been launched by the Perumpetty police regarding the incident.
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On May 2, a tragic accident in Onnakavu, Pathanamthitta district, Kerala, resulted in the death of O T Mathai, a 56-year-old lorry driver. The incident occurred around 10:30 am when Mathai was driving a tipper lorry owned by V C Mathew out of a parking shed at Aruvikkal. The lorry lost control, struck a compound wall, and overturned, trapping Mathai underneath. Despite attempts by local residents to assist, they were unable to free him. Fire and Rescue Services later arrived, lifted the vehicle, and transported Mathai to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The Perumpetty police have registered a case and initiated an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the accident, and the body will be handed over to his relatives after the post-mortem examination.
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This incident highlights the dangers of road safety and the need for better vehicle control measures in the area.
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