Bhima Jewellers MD Balachandra Kiran bereaved

KANNUR: Swati Kiran (32), wife of Bhima Jewellers managing director Balachandra Kiran, was killed and four others, including their three children, were injured when the car in which they were travelling hit a tree at Chunkam at Kannur-Pappinisseri National Highway on Monday.

Police said they were proceeding to Mangalore from Kozhikode when the tragedy struck as the driver apparently lost control hitting the vehicle against the tree this morning. Their children- Thrishna, Dhanush and Theerthan- and driver Vineesh sustained injuries. They were admitted to A K G Hospital, Kannur, police added.