Eight Tamil Nadu Engineering Students Killed After Car Crashes Into Parked Lorry In Kerala - News18

Eight engineering students from Tamil Nadu lost their lives when a car they were travelling in slammed into a stationary lorry on National Highway 66 near Thrissur, Kerala, on Tuesday evening. According to reports from News18, NDTV and the *Times of India*, the collision occurred at approximately 6:30 p.m. as the vehicle, reportedly carrying a group of final‑year engineering students on a college outing, struck the parked heavy‑goods vehicle. The impact was severe, and the car caught fire shortly after the crash, leaving little chance of survival for the occupants.

Police officials recovered the bodies of all eight victims at the crash site and later transferred them to a nearby mortuary for identification. The deceased have been identified as students from three engineering colleges in Tamil Nadu, ranging in age from 19 to 22. Their families have been informed, and a large number of relatives and fellow students have gathered at the Kerala Police headquarters, demanding prompt assistance and transparent inquiry into the tragedy. The incident has sparked grief across both states, with academic institutions and student bodies issuing statements of condolence and calling for stricter road‑safety measures.

The Kerala Police have opened a formal investigation, treating the case as a “grievous accident” and examining factors such as vehicle speed, driver fatigue, and the positioning of the lorry. A team of forensic experts was dispatched to the scene to collect evidence, while the Transport Department has been asked to review compliance with highway safety norms. Kerala’s Transport Minister and Tamil Nadu’s Higher Education Minister both expressed sorrow and pledged cooperation with the inquiry, emphasizing the need to prevent similar losses in the future.