In a tragic incident on June 23, a Kallada Travels luxury bus overturned at Madavana Junction on the Kundannur-Aroor NH Bypass, after colliding with a traffic signal post. The accident claimed the life of Jijo Sebastian, 33, and left 13 others injured. The bus, en route from Bengaluru to Varkala with 42 passengers, required assistance from Fire and Rescue Services and NHAI to be cleared from the road. Hospital sources reported injuries ranging from spinal to minor, with some discharged by Sunday evening. Authorities had previously flagged Madavana Junction as accident-prone, urging NHAI for redesigns and improved road grip.