Thirteen persons died in a bus accident at Perinthalmanna, Malappuram district, on Friday. The mishap occurred when the driver lost control over the bus when trying overtake a vehicle at a curve on its way to Vettathur from Perinthalmanna.

Nine people died at the Moulana Hospotal, while three persons were declared dead at the Al Shifa hospital.

Around 25 people were injured and and admitted in hospitals. Those who suffered serious injuries have been taken to the Kozhikode Medical College.