Watch: Newly built NH 66 embankment collapses in Kerala; school bus, other vehicles trapped
A newly built National Highway 66 section in Kollam collapsed Friday, trapping vehicles including a school bus. Authorities are investigating the embankment failure, with initial suspicions pointing to the site's paddy field nature. This incident echoes a similar 2025 Malappuram collapse, prompting calls for stricter quality control and safety measures in ongoing highway projects.
A newly built National Highway 66 section in Kollam collapsed Friday, trapping vehicles including a school bus. Authorities are investigating the embankment failure, with initial suspicions pointing to the site's paddy field nature. This incident echoes a similar 2025 Malappuram collapse, prompting calls for stricter quality control and safety measures in ongoing highway projects.
