Noted guitarist Prakash Krishnan, 36, was killed and 12 others injured in a road accident at Kilimanoor in the district in the wee hours of Monday.
Munch Star Singer Junior fame Athira Murali, who was also travelling in the van involved in the accident, escaped unhurt. Her mother Jessy is among those injured in the mishap.
Local sources said that the van lost control and fell into a pond after hitting an electric post. The van barrel-rolled several times before settling down. A nearby shop was also damaged in the impact of the collision.
Prakash died on the spot. Those injured were rushed to a nearby private medical college hospital by the local people who initiated the rescue operations.
The injured have been identified as Shyju, 35, and Rajan, 36, both hailing from Kumarakom, Shirdin Thomas, 38, of Thrissur, Joy Thomas, 38, of Vellayambalam, Ajith, 35, of Gowreesapattom, Jalaluddin, 28, of Poozhanad, Nithin, 21, of Mavelikkara, Jessy (mother of Athira), 37, of Thirumala, Farsad, 29, of Nedumangad, Joy George, 50, of Nalanchira, Suresh, 48, of Thaliyal, and Joy, 33, of Kattakkada.
Sources said that those involved in the accident were members of a music troupe which was returning after a stage show at Tiruvalla on Sunday night.
