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Luxury Car Kills Two in Nedumbassery After Speeding Over 165 km/h, Police Say
✍️ The Hindu
🗓 18 Oct 2026, 09:37 AM
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A luxury vehicle traveling above 165 km/h collided in Nedumbassery, Kerala, killing two people, according to police camera analysis.
A luxury car was involved in a fatal collision on a stretch of road in Nedumbassery, Kerala, on Thursday. The vehicle, traveling at a speed estimated to be above 165 km/h, struck a pedestrian and a cyclist, resulting in the deaths of both victims.
Police investigators accessed footage from a traffic surveillance camera that captured the incident. The analysis confirmed that the car was speeding well beyond the posted limit and that the driver failed to brake or steer away from the pedestrians.
Emergency services arrived within minutes of the crash. The road was temporarily closed to allow investigators to secure the scene and collect evidence. Local authorities have urged motorists to observe speed limits, especially in areas with high pedestrian activity.
A spokesperson for the Kerala Police said the investigation is ongoing and that the driver of the vehicle will be charged under the Motor Vehicles Act for reckless driving and causing death.
Police investigators accessed footage from a traffic surveillance camera that captured the incident. The analysis confirmed that the car was speeding well beyond the posted limit and that the driver failed to brake or steer away from the pedestrians.
Emergency services arrived within minutes of the crash. The road was temporarily closed to allow investigators to secure the scene and collect evidence. Local authorities have urged motorists to observe speed limits, especially in areas with high pedestrian activity.
A spokesperson for the Kerala Police said the investigation is ongoing and that the driver of the vehicle will be charged under the Motor Vehicles Act for reckless driving and causing death.