Cleaner Found Dead After Mini-Truck Plunges Into Kerala Quarry

Overview

• The crash occurred at Athavanad in Malappuram district between about 12:30 and 1 pm, police said.
• The vehicle, which was carrying curry powder, reportedly lost control before plunging into a deep water-filled pit formed by stone extraction.
• Driver Jaffer escaped and was rescued, according to officials.
• Cleaner Musthafa was found dead after hours of effort, with the truck lifted from the quarry and his body recovered by about 7:30 pm.
• Police registered a case, and the Motor Vehicle Department will examine the vehicle on Saturday to determine the cause.