72-year-old man killed in Kavalam Taurus lorry crash

A S Mohanan Vaidyar, 72, was killed after a Taurus lorry hit him near Kavalam SBI Junction at 10:40 am. The lorry was parked roadside when its driver suddenly moved forward, knocking him down. Mohanan, who had a hearing impairment, suffered severe injuries and died while being treated at Kottayam Medical College Hospital. His body will be handed to family.