State vs. Driver of off-road vehicle — Kakkadampoyil accident case

Case summary

Following an incident where an open jeep carrying tourists plunged into a ravine in Kakkadampoyil, Kozhikode, resulting in one fatality and injuries to seven others, local police have initiated an investigation into the circumstances of the crash, which reportedly occurred when the driver lost control of the vehicle.

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26 Oct 2026News

One killed as off-road vehicle plunges into gorge at Kakkadampoyil in Keralam’s Kozhikode

The accident took place along the Koodaranhi-Kakkadampoyil route when the driver reportedly lost control of the vehicle, causing it to skid and plunge down the slope

The Hindu

Explanation in simple terms

What:: An off-road vehicle fell into a gorge, resulting in one death.
Who:: The driver of the off-road vehicle is involved in an incident reported by the Koodaranhi Police Station.
When:: Reported on 26 Oct 2026.
Where:: Kakkadampoyil, Kozhikode, Kerala, and Koodaranhi Police Station.
What it means:: The incident is now officially documented by the local police for further investigation.

25 Oct 2026News

Keralam: One killed, seven injured as open jeep plunges into ravine at Kakkadampoyil

KOZHIKODE: One person was killed and seven others injured, five of them seriously, after an open jeep carrying tourists from Marad overturned and plunged into a

The New Indian Express

Explanation in simple terms

What:: An open jeep fell into a ravine causing one death and seven injuries.
Who:: The driver of the off-road vehicle and Koodaranhi Police Station.
When:: Reported on 25 Oct 2026.
Where:: Kakkadampoyil, Kerala.
What it means:: The Koodaranhi Police Station is processing the incident involving the fatal accident.

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State vs. Driver of off-road vehicle — Kakkadampoyil accident case

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One killed as off-road vehicle plunges into gorge at Kakkadampoyil in Keralam’s Kozhikode

Keralam: One killed, seven injured as open jeep plunges into ravine at Kakkadampoyil

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