India
Second Highway Collision with Parked Truck in Keralam Sparks Fresh Safety Fears
Keralam has witnessed another road accident involving a vehicle crashing into a parked lorry, just days after the tragic Kaipamangalam crash on NH 66 claimed the lives of eight engineering students from Tamil Nadu. The latest incident took place on Tuesday morning at Nandikkara on NH 544, when a container lorry rammed into the rear of a goods lorry that was parked along the roadside near a bus waiting shed on the Thrissur-bound carriageway. The collision occurred around 9.30 am and severely damaged the front section of the container lorry, causing partial disruption to traffic heading toward Thrissur. Fortunately, no injuries were reported in the accident. Police from Pudukkad arrived promptly at the scene to manage traffic flow. The damaged vehicles were subsequently cleared using a crane, allowing normal traffic movement to resume. Initial investigations indicate that the container lorry driver may have dozed off while driving, resulting in the crash. Meanwhile, residents in the area claimed that lorries parking illegally along this section of the highway has become a frequent problem. This accident follows closely after the fatal Kaipamangalam crash on NH 66, where eight students died when their car struck the rear of a goods lorry parked on the roadside. The two consecutive accidents have reignited concerns about the risks posed by stationary and illegally parked heavy vehicles on Keralam's major highway routes.