Popular Malayalam actor Shine Tom Chacko was injured in a road accident near Salem, Tamil Nadu, that claimed the life of his father, C.P. Chacko.As reported by Manorama Online, the family was reportedly travelling from Ernakulam to Bengaluru around 10 PM when the accident occurred around 6 AM near Salem. Shine and his family were on their way to Salem for medical treatment following an earlier course of treatment in Thodupuzha.
Truck Rams Car; Multiple Injuries Reported
According to preliminary reports, a lorry veered off its lane and rammed into the car in which Shine and his family were travelling. Shine’s father, who was seated in the middle row alongside his wife, sustained critical injuries and later succumbed to them at the hospital. Shine, who was asleep in the back seat during the crash, suffered an injury to his right hand and may require surgery. His mother, brother, and the assistant who was reportedly driving the vehicle received minor injuries and are currently receiving treatment at a hospital in Dharmapuri.
According to reports, Shine’s brother was seated in the front with the driver, while their parents occupied the middle seat. Shine Tom Chacko was reportedly resting in the rear seat when the lorry suddenly collided with their vehicle.
Questions Remain Over Identity of Driver
While initial reports indicated that the assistant may have been driving the car, some confusion persists regarding the exact identity of the person behind the wheel at the time of the crash. Additionally, there are unverified reports that another individual was also present in the vehicle. Authorities are yet to release a confirmed statement on the details of the driver and the cause of the accident.
