Thrissur: A nine-year-old girl died and six others were injured after two cars collided near the St George Church Grotto in Mangad, Erumapetty, around 4.30 pm on Saturday. The deceased has been identified as Sunaina, a native of East Ottapalam. She died while undergoing treatment.

The injured — Hakkeem, Samad, Shaujatha, Hissan, Shahid, and Muhammed Sadiq — are all residents of East Ottapalam.

Police personnel at the scene. Photo: Special Arrangement
Police personnel at the scene. Photo: Special Arrangement
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According to eyewitnesses, the car travelling from Ottapalam to Chavakkad was reportedly speeding and veered into the opposite lane before crashing into another vehicle. The car was completely wrecked in the collision.

Although the front portion of the second car was damaged, its occupants escaped with minor injuries. Nearby residents and passersby rushed to the spot to rescue the injured. Emergency services, including the Erumapetty ACTS ambulance personnel and the 108 emergency response team, promptly transported the injured passengers to Kunnamkulam Malankara Hospital. 

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