A tragic road accident near Koyilandy claimed the lives of three medical students in the early hours of Wednesday. The young victims, all aged around 19, were traveling on a scooter when they collided with an electric post, according to local police.
Rescue teams arrived swiftly, but unfortunately, all three students – enrolled in the MBBS program at Malabar Christian College – were pronounced dead at the scene. The incident has sent shockwaves through the local community and the college, where classmates and faculty are mourning the unexpected loss.
The cause of the accident remains unclear, with Koyilandy police confirming that detailed investigations, including an inquest and postmortem, are underway. Authorities have registered a case for death due to a road accident as they continue to probe the circumstances surrounding the tragic event.
(With inputs from agencies.)