One killed in accident

KANNUR: One person was killed and three others were injured after the vehicle in which they were travelling overturned at Kannothumchal in the district. The dead has been identified as Abid, 27, a native of Peringome, who was the driver of the Tata Sumo which overturned after hitting a sand pile on the roadside. It was drizzling when the accident occurred. The driver died on the spot. The foursome was on their way from Kadachira to a hospital after one of them had reportedly fallen unconscious. He has been admitted to the Pariyaram Medical College hospital in a serious condition. The other two suffered minor injuries, the police said.