Search on for missing tipper lorry driver - The HinduUpdated - October 29, 2026 07:41 pm IST - PALAKKADA search is under way for a lorry driver who went missing after a tipper lorry fell into a muddy pond at a quarry at Karukaputhur near Pattambi on Thursday morning.The driver, Thahir, a native of Chathanur, was in the lorry when a mound of earth collapsed during quarry-filling work. The vehicle rolled backwards and overturned into a nearby pond, sinking into the mud.Fire and Rescue Services teams from Pattambi, Shoranur and Malappuram have joined the search operation.The quarry had been undergoing soil-filling work for about a month.Thahir had worked in the Gulf before returning home six months ago. He had since been working as a tipper lorry driver.Published - October 29, 2026 07:37 pm ISTSign in to unlock member-only benefits!Access 10 free stories every monthSave stories to read laterAccess to comment on every storySign-up/manage your newsletter subscriptions with a single clickGet notified by email for early access to discounts & offers on our products${ ind + 1 } ${ device }Last active - ${ la }