Pathanamthitta, Kerala: A tragic accident occurred on October 10, 2025, when a car carrying a father and his son collided with a lorry on the Punalur-Muvattupuzha highway near Kumbazha. The father, identified as S Rajendran, a prominent CPM leader, and his son, Adarsh (37), a technical manager at Lulu Group, were en route to Thiruvananthapuram when the incident took place.
The impact of the collision was severe, causing extensive damage to the front of the car. Fire and rescue personnel had to use hydraulic cutters to extricate the victims from the wreckage. The lorry driver also sustained serious injuries in the crash.
Adarsh is survived by his wife, Megha, and their son, Aryan. The bodies of the deceased were transported to Thiruvananthapuram for final rites. The police are investigating the cause of the accident and have initiated procedures to ascertain the circumstances leading to the crash.
This incident has raised concerns about road safety and the need for improved infrastructure and traffic management on the Punalur-Muvattupuzha highway. Authorities are urged to take necessary measures to prevent such tragic accidents in the future.