Archive · 27 Jul 2026
Bus Overturns in Kerala, Killing One
A private bus in Kerala's Malappuram district overturned on a highway, resulting in one death and 26 injuries.
The bus was severely damaged, ending up upside down and resting on a car.
Authorities responded to the scene, but critics argue that better safety measures should have been in place to prevent such accidents.
The bus is suspected to have been speeding, and it was raining at the time of the accident.
Local people helped in the rescue efforts.
A private bus overturned on a highway in Kuttippuram, Malappuram, Kerala.
One person died and 26 were injured in the accident.
The bus was severely damaged, ending up upside down and resting on a car.
Authorities responded to the scene, providing immediate medical assistance.
Critics argue that better safety measures should have been implemented to prevent such accidents.
- Who
- Passengers of a private bus
- What
- Bus overturned on a highway
- When
- Sunday morning
- Where
- Kuttippuram, Malappuram, Kerala
- Why
- The bus is suspected to have been speeding and it was raining
Government Response
Public Criticism
Accident Response
Government Response
Authorities responded quickly to the accident, providing immediate medical assistance and clearing the scene.
Public Criticism
Critics argue that the government should have implemented better safety measures to prevent such accidents.
- Location
- Kuttippuram, Malappuram, Kerala
- Casualties
- 1 dead, 26 injured
- Vehicle Involved
- Private bus
- Condition of Bus
- Upside down, bent in the middle, undercarriage damaged
- Additional Damage
- One side of the bus rested on a car on the opposite side of the divider
- Route
- Kozhikode-Thrissur
- Suspected Cause
- Speeding and rain
- Rescue Efforts
- Local people assisted in rescue work
Sources
One Dead, 26 Injured As Private Bus Overturns in Kerala’s Kuttippuram
Bus splits in two after overturning in Kerala’s Kuttippuram; 1 dead, 3 critical