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Truck driver dies in fiery collision near Palakkad in Kerala
A commercial vehicle driver was killed when two trucks collided and burst into flames on a highway near Palakkad in Kerala. Emergency services responded to the accident, which resulted in significant damage to both vehicles.
LSN India ·
A tragic road accident claimed the life of a truck driver near Palakkad in Kerala on Thursday when two heavy vehicles collided head-on before catching fire. The impact of the collision was severe enough to ignite fuel from both trucks, engulfing them in flames within minutes of the crash.
Authorities said the driver of one of the vehicles was pronounced dead at the scene, while details regarding the occupants of the second truck were not immediately available. Local fire brigades and police teams rushed to the location following emergency calls from passing motorists who witnessed the incident.
Firefighters worked to extinguish the blaze that consumed both vehicles, preventing the flames from spreading to nearby areas. The cause of the collision is under investigation, with preliminary reports suggesting possible lapses in road safety protocols or mechanical failure.
The accident has prompted renewed calls for enhanced safety measures on highways in the region, particularly concerning heavy commercial traffic. Police have registered a case and are examining all circumstances surrounding the incident.