A car rams into a parked lorry in Kerala’s Thrissur district, killing eight people, police report on Saturday. The victims are believed to be students from neighbouring Tamil Nadu.

Reports from multiple outlets describe the incident as occurring in central Kerala’s Thrissur region. While all accounts agree on the death toll and the involvement of a parked lorry, they provide limited details on the circumstances leading to the collision. Times of India and NDTV both state that authorities are still assessing information about those killed, including identification. India Today similarly reiterates the number of deaths and the nature of the crash.

Police are working to confirm the victims’ identities and continue gathering information about the cause of the accident. Public details about factors such as speed, road conditions, or whether the lorry was properly marked are not provided in the available reports.