One person was killed and 12 others injured in two separate accidents that took place in the district on Monday morning. Anil Kumar (33), was killed when he lost control of his two-wheeler and rammed an electric post at Praavatam junction in Ettumanoor. The incident occurred at around 12 noon, according to the police.
The deceased, who hailed from the Kakalassery House in Manjoor, was admitted to the Kottayam Medical College, where he was pronounced dead.
In another incident, 12 Sabarimala pilgrims, including a 3-year old child, from Karnataka were injured when their mini-bus overturned in Mundupaalam, Pala.
According to the police, the accident occurred at around 2.30 a.m. when the driver of the bus attempted to negotiate a road bend. One among the pilgrims has sustained serious head injuries. All the injured were admitted to the Kottayam Medical College soon after the incident.