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13-09-2026
On Sunday, September 13, 2026, a speeding car rammed into and broke through the compound wall of the high-security Thiruvananthapuram International Airport at Shanghumugham in Kerala.Key details of the incident reported in the news:
- Initial Collision: According to the police FIR, before hitting the airport boundary, the car first collided with a motorcycle on the All Saints College–Shanghumugham road, injuring the riders.
- The Crash: The car continued at high speed towards Shanghumugham and crashed through the airport perimeter wall near the Shanghumugham Air Force Station at around 4:45 PM.
- Driver Arrested: The driver was identified as Manu, a resident of Thalayal in Balaramapuram. Police officers from the Valiyathura station arrived at the scene and found him visibly intoxicated, citing his speech, behavior, and the smell of alcohol. He was arrested for drunk driving and taken to Thiruvananthapuram General Hospital for blood testing.
- Injuries: Three other passengers inside the car were injured and shifted to the hospital for treatment.
- Security Measures: Following the incident, airport authorities secured the breach by covering the damaged section of the compound wall with metal sheets, and additional police personnel were deployed to secure the perimeter.