Tourist from Tamil Nadu killed after jeep overturns in Munnar
The injured are relatives of Prakash.
According to police, the accident occurred around 9am near a private resort on the Pothamedu-Attukad road. There were 11 people in the jeep, including the driver. While returning to the resort after trekking, the vehicle lost control and overturned into a tea plantation. The jeep rolled over multiple times and fell nearly 50 feet, said police. The injured include the driver, Ashwin, from Attukad.
The accident happened while the jeep was reversing to turn around. Prakash stepped out of the jeep to guide the driver. After the driver lost control of the jeep, the vehicle rolled backwards and struck Prakash and then overturned into the tea plantation. Although Prakash was taken to a private hospital in Munnar, he was declared brought dead. His body was sent to Idukki Medical College for post-mortem.
The group from Tamil Nadu, including Prakash, arrived in Munnar for a vacation on Monday and were staying at a private resort on the Attukad road. The rescue operation was carried out by the fire and rescue service personnel, police, and locals. The injured were initially admitted to a private hospital in Munnar but were later shifted to Theni Medical College.
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