In a horrific car accident, young Malayalam actor Basil George, who played the lead role in Poovalliyum Kunjadum, and two others died near Muvattupuzha. The accident happened around 9 pm on Sunday.

The car, with five people, including the actor was heading to Muvattupuzha from Kolenchery. Reportedly, the car driver lost control and crashed into an electric post and then on to a shop and a residential building where migrant workers were lodged.

While all five were immediately rescued by the fire and rescue department, Basil (30), Nidhin (35), and Ashwin Joy (29) reportedly died before they could be admitted to the hospital. Three migrant workers were severely injured and also two others who were there in the car. These five have reportedly been admitted to the Kolenchery Medical Hospital. The car was completely damaged in the accident.