Thiruvananthapuram, Feb. 14 -- Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Friday expressed condolences to the families of those who died in a stampede during a temple festival in Kozhikode after elephants ran amok.

Three people were killed after two elephants ran amok during the temple festival in Koyilandy, Kozhikode district. The deceased have been identified as Ammukutty, Leela, and Rajan, all natives of Kuruvangad.

Among the victims were two women and one man. Approximately 30 others were injured in the incident and have been admitted to Koyilandy Taluk Hospital and Kozhikode Medical College Hospital for treatment.

The tragedy occurred around 6 pm at the Manakulangara Temple in Kuruvangad, Koyilandy. Reports indicate that the incide...