Doctor dies as car plunges into canal in Vaikom
It is suspected that he might have been misled by Google Maps or fallen asleep at the wheel.
It is suspected that he might have been misled by Google Maps or fallen asleep at the wheel.
It is suspected that he might have been misled by Google Maps or fallen asleep at the wheel.
Kottayam: A doctor died after his car plunged into a canal at Thottukadavu in Vaikom on Friday morning. The deceased is Dr Amal Sooraj (33), a native of Ottappalam in Palakkad. He was employed at a private hospital in Kottarakkara, confirmed police.
Residents first noticed a car wheel sticking out of the canal and alerted authorities. Fire and Rescue personnel, along with police, reached the spot and lifted the vehicle from the water. Following this, Amal’s body was found inside the car. Police are yet to confirm the time of the accident.
Police confirmed his identity based on the vehicle’s registration details. Initial investigation suggests that the accident may have occurred while he was travelling to Ottappalam from Kottarakkara. Police are examining CCTV footage from the route to determine the exact sequence of events.
It is suspected that he might have been misled by Google Maps or fallen asleep at the wheel.