KSRTC Bus Hits Police Jeep: Injuries Reported at Atur
Adoor Bus-Police Jeep Collision: Incident report
– robertmitchell
This report details a traffic accident in Adoor, Kerala, involving a KSRTC bus and a police jeep transporting a remanded accused. Six individuals sustained injuries.
Summary of Events:
On Monday night at 8:00 PM, a KSRTC bus traveling from Punalur to Kayamkulam experienced brake failure near urban Bank, Adoor Central Toll. The bus collided with a police jeep positioned in front of it.The police jeep subsequently impacted another bus.The police jeep sustained important damage and was effectively destroyed.
Injured Parties:
The following individuals were injured in the accident:
* ASI Shibu S. (Koipram Police Station)
* CPO K.I. Muhammad Rashad
* CPO S.John John (49)
* CPO Siju Abraham (39) (Vennikulam)
* Sheeja (52) (Kayamkulam) – Bus passenger
* One additional individual (likely a police officer or the accused being transported – details not specified)
Vehicle Facts:
| Vehicle Type | Route/Origin | Status | notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| KSRTC Bus | Punalur to Kayamkulam | Out of Control | Brake failure reported by driver. |
| Police jeep | N/A | Destroyed | Transporting accused to Kottarakkara sub-jail. |
| Bus | N/A | Impacted | Hit by police jeep. |
Key Details:
* Location: Near Urban Bank, Adoor Central Toll.
* Time: 8:00 PM, Monday.
* Cause: KSRTC bus brake failure.
* Bus Depot: Kayamkulam.
* Police Unit: Koipram police Station, with personnel from Vennikulam also involved.
* purpose of Police Jeep: Transporting a remanded accused in an assault case to Kottarakkara sub-jail.