Idukki: A 34-year-old man who collapsed while travelling in a private bus in Thodupuzha died while undergoing treatment at a hospital on Tuesday. The deceased is Abhijith Sudhakaran, a native of Kudayathoor Ozhukanappillil.

The incident occurred around 11.30 am on Monday when Abhijith collapsed inside a bus in Thodupuzha town. Bus staff rushed him to a nearby private hospital, where he was admitted to the emergency department by a bus employee, Rajimon.

However, he succumbed to his condition on Tuesday morning while under treatment.

Abhijith was working as a temporary driver at the district office of the Pollution Control Board and was also a chenda artist. He had been actively involved in programmes over the past two days and had reportedly taken leave due to lack of sleep. He collapsed while returning home.

He is survived by his father Sudhakaran, mother Shaly, and sister Sruthi.