Two bike riders killed, one injured in separate accidents in Keralam’s Kochi - The HinduPublished - September 08, 2026 01:22 am IST - KOCHITwo motorcycle riders were killed and another injured in two separate road accidents in the city on Monday (September 7).In the first incident, Abhiram, 24, a resident of Thripunithura, died after the bike carrying him and his friend Akhil Shibu, 23, also from Thripunithura, crashed into a wall near Market Road in Thripunithura around 2.45 a.m. Shibu sustained serious injuries and is undergoing treatment.The Hill Palace police have registered a case and are investigating the cause of the accident.In the second incident, P. Unnikrishnan, 61, a native of Chullikal, died after the bike he was riding fell under a lorry that tried to overtake the two-wheeler at DCC Junction on MG Road.It is suspected that the bike hit a roadside railing as the lorry came too close to it, causing the rider to lose control and fall under the lorry. The Ernakulam Central police have registered a case over the incident.Published - September 08, 2026 01:22 am 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 }