NEW DELHI: A 40-year-old man named Shijil who had just returned from the United States to Kerala on Wednesday died in a road accident while on his way home to Thalassery, Kannur district at approximately 6.30 am, near Mukkali, Vadakara, police said.
The deceased was traveling in a taxi from Karipur airport, according to a police officer from the Chombala police station.
The taxi driver, identified as 38-year-old Jubi, who was also a resident of Thalassery, succumbed to his injuries in the accident.
CCTV footage of the incident showed that the taxi collided head-on with a truck coming from the opposite direction.
Authorities have stated that the truck driver has not yet reported to the police station as instructed.
Further details are awaited.
(With input from agencies)
The deceased was traveling in a taxi from Karipur airport, according to a police officer from the Chombala police station.
The taxi driver, identified as 38-year-old Jubi, who was also a resident of Thalassery, succumbed to his injuries in the accident.
CCTV footage of the incident showed that the taxi collided head-on with a truck coming from the opposite direction.
Authorities have stated that the truck driver has not yet reported to the police station as instructed.
Further details are awaited.
(With input from agencies)