Tue Dec 03 04:08:24 UTC 2024: ## Five Medical Students Killed in Kerala Car Crash
**Alappuzha, Kerala:** Five first-year MBBS students were killed and two others critically injured in a horrific car accident in Kalarkode, Alappuzha, Kerala. The accident occurred when a speeding bus collided with a car carrying the students, resulting in the car being severely crushed. Rescue workers had to use cutting equipment to extract the victims from the wreckage.
The deceased students, identified as Muhsin Muhammed, Ibrahim, and Devan (among others), were studying at Vandanam Medical College. The two injured students have been admitted to Vandanam Medical College Hospital. Initial reports indicate the students hailed from Kozhikode, Kannur, Cherthala, and Lakshadweep. Four passengers on the KSRTC bus sustained minor injuries.
Police are investigating the cause of the accident, but no official statement has been released yet regarding fault. The impact of the collision was so severe that it has shocked onlookers. The investigation will determine the exact cause of the accident.
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