Archive · 17 Nov 2025
Drunk Driver's Car Stuck Vertically Between Under-Construction Bridge Sections in Kerala
Imagine a bridge that's still being built.
A man in Kerala, who had been drinking alcohol, decided to drive his car onto this unfinished bridge.
Unfortunately, his car got stuck right in the middle, hanging up and down between two parts of the bridge.
Thankfully, people were there to help him out, and he didn't get hurt badly.
Police are now looking into why he drove drunk.
A Maruti Suzuki Swift Dzire became stuck vertically between two sections of an under-construction bridge in Kerala's Kannur district.
The incident occurred on Sunday when the driver, identified as Lasim, entered the flyover despite it being unfinished and while under the influence of alcohol.
Viral videos captured the car precariously hanging mid-air, with onlookers gathered below.
Locals initiated a rescue operation, and the driver was safely extricated with minor injuries.
A case has been filed against the driver for drunk driving.
- Who
- Lasim, a native of Kerala's Malappuram district
- What
- A Maruti Suzuki Swift Dzire got stuck vertically between two sections of an under-construction bridge.
- When
- Sunday
- Where
- Kannur Chala intersection, Kerala
- Why
- The driver entered the flyover while drunk.
Strict Enforcement of Drunk Driving Laws
Stricter Penalties for Reckless Driving
Prevention
Strict Enforcement of Drunk Driving Laws
Emphasize strict penalties for drunk driving to deter individuals from operating vehicles under the influence.
Stricter Penalties for Reckless Driving
Implement harsher penalties for all forms of reckless driving, including drunk driving, to serve as a stronger deterrent against dangerous behavior on roads.
- Vehicle
- Maruti Suzuki Swift Dzire
- Location
- Under-construction bridge, Kannur Chala intersection, Kerala
- Incident Date
- Sunday
- Cause
- Driver entered the flyover while under the influence of alcohol
- Driver's Condition
- Rescued with minor injuries
- Legal Action
- Case registered against the driver for drunk driving
- Rescue Method
- Crane used to pull the car out