Stephan Kayyar
Daijiworld Media Network - Kasargod (MS)
Kasargod, Oct 12: In a tragic accident that occurred early morning on Monday, October 12 at Koyilandy of Malappuram, a youth died and another person sustained injuries.
The deceased person has been identified as Fazil (26), a resident of Bandiyod in the district.
His friend Zulfan Malik (29), a resident of Ullal was seriously injured. He has been admitted to Kozhikode Medical College hospital.
The accident occured when their car collided with a stationary tanker.
Five people, including Fazil, had been to Koyilandi on the night of Saturday to buy a car. The accident took place when they were returning after purchasing the car in the wee hours of Monday.
Fazil and Malik were travelling in one car while the other three friends were in another car. The newly purchased car was being driven by Fazil.
His relatives have reached Koyilandy.