11-month-old child killed in road accident at Koodaranji in Kozhikode

An 11-month-old child was killed and many others injured in a road accident at Koombara near Koodaranji in Kozhikode district on Saturday afternoon (October 3).

His name was given as Amish Adam, son of Shahinsha of Kalikavu, Malappuram. He was part of a group of about 20 travelers returning from a resort in Kakkadampoyil, a popular tourist spot in the district.

The accident happened when the pacer they were traveling in overturned after its driver lost control of the vehicle while negotiating a sharp bend. Though the seriously injured child was rushed to Government Medical College Hospital, Kozhikode, his life could not be saved. One of the passengers was rescued after the vehicle broke down.

All the injured people, including children, were admitted to the University Medical College Hospital and the Private Medical College Hospital in Mukkom. The rescue operations were coordinated by the residents, police officers and workers of the Fire and Rescue Service.

Published – 03 Oct 2026 21:28 IST