Karnataka Devotee Dies as Car Hits Bus in Kerala's Pathanamthitta

Police in Ranni have opened a case following the crash, with two fellow pilgrims hospitalized.

Overview

The victim was identified as Vinod, 35, a native of Karnataka.
The collision occurred around 12:30 pm when the group was returning from the Sabarimala temple.
Their car rammed a Tamil Nadu-registered bus that was headed to Sabarimala, according to police.
Two companions from Karnataka — Narasimham, 25, and Shiva, 28 — sustained injuries and are receiving treatment.
Family members have been informed, and the body will be released to relatives after a postmortem examination.