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Watch: The growing safety concerns on Keralas NH 66

Eight engineering students from Dindigul were killed in a crash on Keralas under-construction NH 66 in Thrissur. The tragedy has renewed concerns over highway safety, with motorists and residents pointing to poorly marked diversions, inadequate lighting, unsafe parking and weak work-zone management across several stretches. The NHAI and other agencies have since inspected the accident site and identified safety issues.

24 Sep 2026 2:27 pm