Idukki (Keralam) | Two youths were killed after the motorcycle they were travelling on crashed into a concrete post at Upputhara in this high-range district in the wee hours of Friday, police said.

The deceased were identified as Noyal, a native of Alady in Ayyappankoil, and Sanif, a resident of Merikulam.

The accident occurred around 1.20 am when the two youths were travelling on a motorcycle from Kuttikkanam towards Kattappana, police said.

According to police, the motorcycle, allegedly ridden at high speed, hit a concrete roadside post and overturned at Parappu Junction near Upputhara.

Both Noyal, who was riding the motorcycle, and Sanif, the pillion passenger, sustained serious injuries and were rushed to a private hospital in Kattappana.

They succumbed to their injuries after being brought to the hospital, the FIR said.

Police have registered a case in connection with the accident and launched an investigation.

The bodies will be handed over to their relatives after postmortem examinations, police added