Kerala: One Killed, Another Severely Injured After Boulder Rolls Down Hill, Hits Motorbike | Watch

Wayanad: In a freak accident in Kerala, a 22-year-old youth was killed after a boulder rolling down the hill hit his motorcycle on the Thamarassery Pass in Kerala. The event reportedly took place on April 16 group of men from Malappuram district had gone on a trip on their two-wheelers to Wayanad, a famous tourist destination.

As per media reports, the shocking accident happened at the 6th curve of the 14 km long Ghat section on the Western Ghats. During the crash, the biker, Abhinav (20), lost his balance and fell into the gorge on the left side of the road. His pillion rider, Aneesh (21), was also severely injured in the accident.

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The two of them were hospitalized at Kozhikode Medical College Hospital with serious injuries. According to media reports, while Abhinav succumbed to his injuries, Aneesh is still undergoing treatment.

The boulder rolled off the mountain after a tree collapsed in heavy rain. The 45-second video of the incident that has gone viral on social media, was captured on camera by a motorcyclist that was travelling behind him.

Thamarassery Ghat, locally known as Thamarassery Churam, connects the Kozhikode and Wayanad Districts. It starts from Adivaram to Lakkidi View Point. The road through the ghat has nine hairpin bends, reported Manorama online.