Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan’s convoy was concerned in a multi-car collision in Thiruvananthapuram on October 28, 2024. The incident occurred when the pilot automobile within the convoy needed to brake out of the blue to keep away from hitting a two-wheeler driver who was crossing the highway.
The sudden braking led to a series response, inflicting a number of automobiles within the convoy to collide with one another. Thankfully, nobody was injured within the accident, though a number of the automobiles sustained minor harm. The Chief Minister’s car was additionally barely broken, however he remained unhurt.
Six escort automobiles, together with an ambulance, collided with one another whereas following the SUV. The incident passed off in Vamanapuram, Thiruvananthapuram, as Vijayan was returning to the state capital after a go to to Kottayam, about 150 km away.
The video footage of the incident, which shortly went viral on social media, sparked discussions about highway security and the necessity for accountable driving, even for these in positions of energy. Many netizens criticized the reckless driving of the pilot car, which led to the chain response.