One Dead, Seven Injured as Utility Vehicle Falls into Gorge in Kozhikode
A utility vehicle carrying eight tourists from Marad veered off the road and plunged into a gorge near Kakkadampoyil in Kozhikode, Kerala, on October 25, 2026. One 23-year-old man died, and seven others sustained injuries, with several in critical condition. Local residents and emergency responders conducted rescue operations, and the injured were taken to nearby hospitals. Police have initiated an investigation into the accident.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is negative (25/100). Lens Score 38/100.
Outlets measured: thehindu, news18. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (25–25/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
news18 broke this story on 25 Oct, 04:02 pm. Other outlets followed.
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