Polytechnic student dies after collision with KSRTC bus in Pala

A polytechnic student died in an accident involving a KSRTC bus and a bike in Pala. The deceased was Sivan (24), son of Kamalabhavanil Krishna, from Mundakayam. The accident occurred on the Erattupetta-Thodupuzha road near the Kalathukkadavu Valiyamangalam lumber yard on Thursday afternoon. Preliminary reports state that the bike, ridden by Sivan, lost control on the road's water patch and collided with the oncoming KSRTC bus.