Eight Tamil Nadu engineering students were killed when the car they were traveling in crashed into a parked lorry in Kerala. The accident took place around 11:40 pm at Panambikkunnu in Kaipamangalam, while the vehicle was en route from Guruvayur toward Kodungallur.
All eight occupants of the car, identified as engineering students from Tamil Nadu, were pronounced dead at the scene. The victims were reportedly on a journey when the collision occurred with the stationary lorry parked along the roadside.
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Local police and rescue teams rushed to the spot following the crash. The bodies were recovered from the wreckage and taken to a nearby hospital for postmortem examination as authorities began their investigation into the circumstances.
The identities of the deceased students are being confirmed, and their families are being notified of the tragic loss. The incident has sent shockwaves through academic circles in Tamil Nadu.
Road safety experts have highlighted the dangers of traveling at night and the risks associated with parked vehicles on highways. The investigation continues into the exact cause of the collision.
