Archive · 9 Nov 2025
Drunk Driver Collides with Kerala Minister's Car
A car carrying Kerala's Finance Minister, K N Balagopal, was hit by another car late on a Saturday night.
The other car was trying to pass another vehicle but couldn't control itself and crashed into the minister's car.
Luckily, the minister and his staff were not hurt, but their car was damaged.
The police found out that the driver of the other car had been drinking alcohol.
He was taken into custody but later released on bail.
Both cars were taken to the police station.
Kerala Finance Minister K N Balagopal's official car was hit by another vehicle.
The accident occurred in Vamanapuram on Saturday night while the minister was traveling.
The driver of the other car, Mathew Thomas, was allegedly under the influence of alcohol.
The minister and his staff were unhurt, but the minister's vehicle sustained severe damage.
The accused driver was taken into custody, confirmed to be intoxicated, and later released on bail.
- Who
- Kerala Finance Minister K N Balagopal and Mathew Thomas
- What
- A car driven by an allegedly drunk driver collided with the official vehicle of the Finance Minister.
- When
- Saturday, around 10 PM
- Where
- Vamanapuram, Kerala
- Why
- The driver of the other car allegedly lost control while attempting to overtake another vehicle and crashed into the Minister's car.
Minister's Car
Other Car
Damage Assessment
Minister's Car
Sustained severe damage to the front portion.
Other Car
Likely sustained damage in the collision, vehicle shifted to police station.
Occupants' Condition
Minister's Car
Minister K N Balagopal and his staff were unhurt.
Other Car
Driver Mathew Thomas was detained and confirmed to be intoxicated.
- Minister
- K N Balagopal
- Location
- Vamanapuram, Kerala
- Time
- Saturday, around 10 PM
- Driver of other vehicle
- Mathew Thomas (45)
- Alleged Cause
- Drunk driving and unsafe overtaking attempt
- Minister's subsequent travel
- Continued journey in MLA G Stephen's vehicle