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Kerala family struck by speeding car after stopping motorcycle to take call
A family riding a motorcycle was hit by a speeding vehicle on a Thrissur district road late Saturday night after stopping to answer a phone call. The incident occurred on the busy Guruvayur-Kunnamkulam highway just before midnight.
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The accident took place on the Guruvayur-Kunnamkulam road in Thrissur district when the family halted their two-wheeler to receive an incoming call. While they were stationary on the roadside, a car traveling at high speed struck the motorcycle, leaving the occupants with injuries.
Local authorities responded to the incident and provided immediate assistance to those affected. The exact nature and severity of injuries sustained by the family members were not immediately clear.
The accident underscores the dangers of roadside stops on busy highways, particularly during late-night hours when visibility is reduced and speeding vehicles are more difficult to anticipate. The Guruvayur-Kunnamkulam road is a major transport corridor in the district, frequently used by commercial and private vehicles.
Police have registered a case regarding the incident. Investigations are ongoing to determine the circumstances leading to the collision and establish responsibility for the accident.