Motorcycle expedition turns tragic for Malappuram youths, one dies, another seriously injured

The duo was rushed to KIMS Hospital where doctors declared Abdul Mohammed dead on arrival.
Image for representational purpose.
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KOCHI: An expedition to Kochi on their motorcycle turned tragic for two youths hailing from Malappuram as one died and other suffered severe injuries after the two-wheeler they were riding on was hit by a car near Pathadippalam, Edappally on NH 544.

Police identified the deceased as Abdul Mohammed, 17, from Thottassery, Eravimanagalam, Perinthalmanna. Abdul Wahid, 17, hailing from Perinthalmanna is undergoing treatment at a private hospital nearby.

According to the police, the two-wheeler heading to Aluva was hit by a car coming from the pocket way, Parijatham Road at around 8 AM. The impact of the collision threw Abdul Mohammed out of the vehicle and his head hit on a pillar constructed for Kochi Metro.

The duo was rushed to KIMS Hospital where doctors declared Abdul Mohammed dead on arrival.

The duo-- students in Malappuram—were on a two-wheeler ride to Kochi and had informed their families that they were on a tour.

The Edappally Traffic Police has registered a case.

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