A senior photojournalist from Kerala lost his life in a tragic road accident on Wednesday morning. The incident has sent shockwaves through the media community in Thiruvananthapuram.
Details of the Fatal Collision
K Gopakumar, the 58-year-old chief photographer of the Malayalam daily Chandrika, was killed when the scooter he was riding collided with a Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) bus. The accident occurred at Karakkamandapam around 9:50 am in front of the Al Saj Auditorium.
According to the Nemom police, Gopakumar, a resident of Nemom, was on his way to his office. The preliminary investigation suggests that he attempted to overtake the bus from its left side while both vehicles were moving in the same direction. As the bus slowed down, the scooter was unable to pass. Moments later, the bus reportedly took a left turn, leading to the collision.
The impact caused Gopakumar to fall onto the right side of the road, where he was tragically run over by the bus. His wife, Bindu, who was riding pillion, sustained serious injuries in the accident.
Aftermath and Critical Condition of Wife
Passersby and police personnel immediately rushed the couple to a nearby hospital. Gopakumar was declared dead on arrival. His wife, Bindu, was admitted to the medical college hospital, where she is undergoing treatment.
Doctors have stated that her condition remains critical. The Nemom police have registered a case in connection with the incident and are conducting a detailed investigation into the circumstances that led to the fatal crash.
Final Tributes and Community Mourning
The media fraternity in Kerala is mourning the sudden loss of a respected colleague. To allow his colleagues, friends, and the public to pay their last respects, Gopakumar's body will be kept at the Thiruvananthapuram Press Club on Thursday.
This tragic event highlights the persistent dangers on Indian roads and has left a void in the journalistic community of the state capital.
