Angamaly: A 40-year-old man was killed and another injured after an elephant ran amok near the Kidangoor Mahavishnu temple in Angamaly on Friday.

The deceased has been identified as Vishnu, a native of Kollam, who was driving the vehicle that transported the elephant, temple authorities told Onmanorama. The injured mahout, Pradeep, is undergoing treatment.

According to reports, Vishnu was attacked while attempting to rein in the elephant after it broke free. The animal had been brought to the area for a festival at another temple when it suddenly went out of control and attacked people nearby.

The elephant, identified as Mayyanad Parthasarathy, is part of a team from Kollam.

Elephant squad personnel, wildlife authorities and the police are currently attempting to bring the animal under control.