Six from Karnataka have narrow escape as car catches fire after overturning in Keralam

Preliminary information suggested that the driver had dozed off while driving, causing the car to hit the divider and overturn, the police said. (representational image) Six people from Karnataka had a narrow escape after the car in which they were travelling overturned after hitting a road divider and caught fire on the national highway at Kunjippalli near Vadakara in Kozhikode, Keralam, on Friday (November 13, 2026), the police said. The accident occurred around 7 am.The vehicle was completely gutted in the fire shortly afterwards, the police said.Fire and Rescue Service personnel from Vadakara soon reached the spot and launched firefighting operations.All six occupants managed to get out of the car before it was engulfed in flames, helping them escape without serious injuries.They were taken to a nearby hospital for treatment, the police said.According to the police, the occupants were travelling to Guruvayur for a temple visit.Preliminary information suggested that the driver had dozed off while driving, causing the car to hit the divider and overturn, the police added. Published - November 13, 2026 10:55 am IST