Thrissur: At-least three people were killed in a multi-vehicle collision at Kuthiran in Kerala's Thrissur district on Wednesday. One person is in critical condition.
The accident occurred after a goods truck lost control and rammed into two cars and two motorcycles. The truck then hit a mini lorry.
The traffic along Thrissur-Palakkad National Highway has been disrupted following the accident.
Long queues of vehicles are seen on both sides of the road near Kuthiran tunnel.
Two motorbike riders and a car passenger were killed in the accident which occurred at around 6:50am on the eve of New Year.
The injured were rushed to hospitals.
An investigation has been launched to ascertain the cause of the mishap, police officers said.