Two youths were killed after the motorcycle they were travelling on crashed into a concrete post at Upputhara in Idukki district in the wee hours of Friday, police said.
The deceased were identified as Noyal, a native of Alady in Ayyappankoil, and Sanif, a resident of Merikulam.
The accident occurred around 1.20 am when the two youths were travelling on a motorcycle from Kuttikkanam towards Kattappana, police said.
According to police, the motorcycle, allegedly ridden at high speed, hit a concrete roadside post and overturned at Parappu Junction near Upputhara.
Both Noyal, who was riding the motorcycle, and Sanif, the pillion passenger, sustained serious injuries and were rushed to a private hospital in Kattappana.
They succumbed to their injuries after being brought to the hospital, the FIR said.
Police have registered a case in connection with the accident and launched an investigation.
The bodies will be handed over to their relatives after postmortem examinations, police added.
Published - October 30, 2026 10:42 am IST
Source: The Hindu · PTI
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