8 dead in Kerala's Thrissur after car crashes into parked lorry late at night

The car in which the youths were travelling collided with a lorry parked on the highway at Panambikkunnu in Kaipamangalam. At least eight people, believed to be students, from Tamil Nadu were killed in a road accident as a car rammed into a parked lorry in Keralam’s Thrissur, police said on Saturday.The accident occurred around 11.40 pm on Friday, according to the police. (Screengrab/X/PTI)The accident occurred around 11.40 pm on Friday, according to the police.The car in which the youths were travelling collided with a lorry parked on the highway at Panambikkunnu in Kaipamangalam and died on the spot, news agency PTI reported.The victims were pulled from the car in a rescue operation involving locals, fire and rescue personnel, and police, before their bodies were taken to the mortuary of Thrissur Medical College.The vehicle carried a Tamil Nadu registration and was reportedly travelling from the Guruvayur side towards Kodungallur when the crash occurred. Police said those killed are suspected to be students from Tamil Nadu. (With inputs from PTI)Follow the latest breaking news, major developments and agenda-setting stories from India and around the world with the newsdesk at Hindustan Times. Operating round the clock, the desk brings together experienced editors, reporters and correspondents to deliver fast, accurate and contextual reporting across subjects that influence public policy, governance, business, society and international affairs. The HT News Desk covers politics, elections, government policies, the economy, business and markets, science and technology, the environment, law and order, infrastructure, education, climate issues and geopolitics, while closely tracking developments across states, institutions and global capitals. The team also leads coverage of major breaking news events, policy announcements, court proceedings, natural disasters, public emergencies and significant international developments. Reports published by the newsdesk are based on information gathered from reporters on the ground, official statements, government agencies, court records, regulatory filings, recognised institutions and other authoritative sources. Stories undergo editorial scrutiny and verification processes to ensure accuracy, fairness and relevance, and are updated as events evolve and additional information becomes available. Whether covering a key political decision in New Delhi, an economic policy shift affecting millions, a landmark court ruling or a major global event, the HT News Desk aims to provide readers with reliable, fact-based journalism that delivers not only the latest developments but also the context and analysis needed to understand their wider implications.Read More