Archive · 25 Sep 2026
75-Year-Old Patient Dies After Ambulance Crashes in Idukki
Rajan MK was a 75-year-old man who was very sick.
He had breathing problems and was being taken to another hospital.
The ambulance crashed into a roadside wall early Friday morning.
The crash happened near Kattappana in Idukki.
Rajan was taken to the hospital but died from his injuries.
The driver, Tijo, was hurt and is receiving treatment.
Two other passengers had minor injuries and were allowed to go home after first aid.
Police are investigating and think the driver may have fallen asleep.
Rajan MK, 75, died after an ambulance carrying him crashed into a roadside wall near Kattappana.
He was being transferred from a private hospital in Anakkara after his breathing condition became critical.
The crash occurred around 5 a.m. on Friday at Parakkadavu near Kattappana.
Driver Tijo, 45, was injured, while passengers Jayanthi and Joyal suffered minor injuries.
Police said the driver may have fallen asleep, registered a case, and launched an investigation.
- Who
- Rajan MK, a 75-year-old patient from Chakkupalam, died; the driver and two other passengers were injured.
- What
- An ambulance carrying Rajan crashed into a roadside wall, and he later died from his injuries.
- When
- Around 5 a.m. on Friday, September 25.
- Where
- Parakkadavu near Kattappana in Idukki, Kerala.
- Why
- Rajan was being transferred because his breathing condition had become critical; police preliminarily suggested the driver may have fallen asleep.
- Deceased
- Rajan MK, 75, of Chakkupalam
- Transfer route
- From a private hospital in Anakkara to a private hospital in Kattappana
- Crash time
- Around 5 a.m. on Friday, September 25
- Crash location
- Parakkadavu near Kattappana
- Injured people
- Driver Tijo, 45, and passengers Jayanthi and Joyal
- Passenger injuries
- One passenger suffered a head injury and the other sustained minor bruises; both were discharged after first aid
- Investigation
- Kattappana police registered a case against Tijo and began investigating
