On December 29, 2024, Kerala witnessed two tragic road accidents, resulting in the deaths of three individuals, including two children. The first incident occurred in Kasaragod, where a car collided with a state-owned KSRTC bus. The crash claimed the lives of two young children, Zainul Ruman (9) and Lehak Zainaba (12), both of whom were in the car at the time of the accident.
In a separate incident in Thrissur, a 44-year-old man named Soni lost his life when his motorcycle collided with a pickup van. The collision, which occurred at a busy intersection, led to his immediate death, further underscoring the need for better road safety measures.
Both accidents have raised alarms regarding the rising number of fatalities on Kerala’s roads. Local authorities and road safety advocates are calling for immediate action to improve traffic regulations, implement stricter enforcement, and promote public awareness campaigns. Despite ongoing efforts to address road safety, incidents like these highlight the critical need for effective solutions to prevent future accidents and protect lives.
The deaths of two innocent children and an adult in these incidents have brought the issue of road safety to the forefront in Kerala, with many demanding that the government take further steps to improve conditions on the roads.