Archive · 13 Sep 2026
Car Breaks Thiruvananthapuram Airport Wall; Driver Arrested
A car crashed into the wall around Thiruvananthapuram International Airport.
Police said the driver may have been drunk.
Before reaching the airport, the car reportedly hit a motorcycle.
The motorcycle riders were injured.
The car then continued at high speed toward Shanghumugham.
It crashed through the airport’s perimeter wall near the Shanghumugham Air Force Station.
Three people riding in the car were also hurt.
The driver was taken to a hospital for blood tests.
Officials repaired the opening temporarily with metal sheets and added police security.
A car broke through the compound wall of Thiruvananthapuram International Airport at about 4:45 pm on Sunday, September 13.
Police said the driver, identified as Manu, was arrested on suspicion of drunk driving.
The FIR said the car first collided with a motorcycle, injuring its riders, before continuing toward Shanghumugham.
Three passengers in the car were also injured and taken to Thiruvananthapuram General Hospital.
Police collected the driver’s blood samples, while airport authorities covered the damaged wall with metal sheets.
- Who
- The driver, identified as Manu of Thalayal in Athiyannoor village, and passengers in the car were involved; motorcycle riders were also injured.
- What
- A car collided with a motorcycle and later broke through the compound wall of Thiruvananthapuram International Airport.
- When
- At about 4:45 pm on Sunday, September 13.
- Where
- Near the Shanghumugham Air Force Station at Thiruvananthapuram International Airport, Kerala.
- Why
- Police suspected the driver was intoxicated based on his speech, behaviour and the smell of alcohol on his breath.
- Incident
- Car crashed through the airport’s perimeter wall
- Time
- About 4:45 pm on Sunday, September 13
- Driver
- Manu of Thalayal, Athiyannoor village, Balaramapuram
- Police action
- Driver arrested for suspected drunk driving
- Injuries
- Three car passengers were injured; the motorcycle riders were also injured
- Medical examination
- Driver’s blood samples were collected at Thiruvananthapuram General Hospital
- Security response
- The damaged wall was covered with metal sheets and police were deployed