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On December 10, 2025, five police officers were injured in a vehicle collision near Mannarkkad, Palakkad, India. The accident occurred on National Highway 966 while they were returning from election duty. One officer sustained serious injuries. The injured were taken to a hospital in Perinthalmanna.
News Article:
Five Police Officers Injured in Highway Collision in Palakkad
Palakkad, India – December 10, 2025 – Five police officers were injured, one seriously, on Wednesday night when their vehicle collided with a pickup van on National Highway 966 near Mannarkkad, Palakkad. The accident occurred at Nattukal, close to the Nattukal post office.
The officers were returning to Mannarkkad from Karinkallathani after completing special election duty. According to police reports, the vehicle involved in the crash was a hired vehicle used for election operations.
All injured officers were immediately transported to a private hospital in Perinthalmanna for treatment. An investigation into the cause of the collision is underway.
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