27 injured as bus carrying Sabrimala devotees from Hunsur overturns in Wayanad while returning

WAYANAD (Kerala): Twenty seven passengers sustained injuries after a bus carrying Lord Ayyappa devotees from Sabarimala temple to Hunsur in Mysuru district of Karnataka overturned near Thirunelli in Wayanad district of Kerala early on Tuesday morning, police said.

According to the police, the bus, which was carrying 45 people, including two children, was on is way back to Hunsur in Mysuru district after their visit to the Sabarimala temple when it met with the accident. The mishap took place around 6 am.

The injured were immediately admitted to Mananthavady Medical College in Wayanad and authorities stated that the condition of the injured passengers was not serious. Further details awaited.

The temple opened its doors on November 15 to mark the start of the annual Mandala-Makaravilakku festival, marking the beginning of the annual pilgrimage season. (ANI)