Mon May 19 14:55:20 UTC 2025: **Summary:**
A 72-year-old woman, Saraswathi Amma, died and over 20 people were injured in a multi-vehicle accident involving a Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) bus, a car, and a pickup van near Haripad, Alappuzha on May 19, 2025. The accident occurred around 8 a.m. The woman was traveling with her daughter, son-in-law, and two grandchildren to the Mannarasala temple. Her son-in-law’s condition is critical. The injured include bus passengers and the pickup van driver.
**News Article:**
**Elderly Woman Dies, Over 20 Injured in Multi-Vehicle Crash Near Haripad**
**Alappuzha, May 19, 2025** – A tragic road accident involving a Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) bus, a car, and a pickup van has claimed the life of a 72-year-old woman and left over 20 others injured near Haripad in Alappuzha district today. The incident occurred at approximately 8:00 AM in Karuvatta.
The deceased has been identified as Saraswathi Amma, a resident of Poonthoppu in Alappuzha. She was traveling in a car with her daughter, Sreekala, her son-in-law, Rajagopalan, and their two young children, including a seven-month-old infant, when the collision took place. The family was en route to the Mannarasala temple.
According to reports, Rajagopalan is in critical condition. The injured also include passengers from the KSRTC bus and the driver of the pickup van. Authorities are currently investigating the cause of the accident. The incident has caused significant disruption to traffic in the area.
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