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75-Year-Old Patient Dies After Ambulance Crashes in Idukki
A 75-year-old man named Rajan MK was being taken to another hospital because he was very sick.
The ambulance crashed into a wall near Kattappana early Friday morning.
Rajan was taken to the hospital but died from his injuries.
The ambulance driver was hurt and is receiving treatment.
Two other people in the ambulance also had minor injuries.
They received first aid and were allowed to leave.
Police think the driver may have fallen asleep while driving.
They have registered a case and are investigating what happened.
Rajan MK, 75, died after an ambulance carrying him crashed into a roadside wall near Kattappana.
He was being shifted from a private hospital in Anakkara to Kattappana after his breathing condition became critical.
The crash occurred around 5 a.m. at Parakkadavu near Kattappana on Friday.
Ambulance driver Tijo, 45, was injured, while passengers Jayanthi and Joyal suffered minor injuries.
Police suspect the driver may have fallen asleep, registered a case, and launched an investigation.
- Who
- Rajan MK, a 75-year-old man from Chakkupalam, died; the ambulance driver and two other passengers were injured.
- What
- An ambulance carrying Rajan crashed into a roadside wall, and he later died from his injuries.
- Where
- Parakkadavu near Kattappana in Idukki, Kerala.
- When
- Around 5 a.m. on Friday, September 25.
- Why
- Rajan was being shifted because his breathing condition had become critical; police said the driver may have fallen asleep, causing the crash.
Key facts
- Deceased
- Rajan MK, 75, of Chakkupalam
- Origin hospital
- A private hospital in Anakkara
- Destination hospital
- A private hospital in Kattappana
- Crash location
- Parakkadavu near Kattappana
- Driver
- Tijo, 45, who was injured
- Other passengers
- Jayanthi and Joyal, who sustained minor injuries
- Investigation
- Kattappana police registered a case and are investigating
Sources
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