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As part of the National Highway development work, the power lines on the roadside poles were being shifted.
The incident happened at 5:30 PM on Sunday as the group returned from a trip to Munnar.
The deceased, Nikhil, was a resident of Azhikode near Chungam Bridge.
The accident occurred in the early hours of Tuesday when the car she was travelling in crashed into a truck parked on the roadside, just before entering the toll plaza.
The protesters staged a national highway blockade and demonstration at Valara. Markets were closed due to the strike.
Vehicles heading to Ernakulam from Arookutty must take a free left at the Aroor Temple junction and then make a U-turn towards Ernakulam.
The protest aims to halt ongoing construction work, demanding urgent safety measures.
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways amended the National Highways Fee (Determination of Rates and Collection) Rules, 2008.
The Janakiya Samithi has planned a protest by blocking the works on Thursday.
The portion of the national highway had turned slippery after the rains, causing many bikers to fall and sustain injuries.
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