Coimbatore: A Malayali doctor collapsed and died during the Blue Band FMSCI Indian National Car Rally Championship organised by the Coimbatore Auto Sports Club. Dr. KV Premlal (46), a neurosurgeon and head of the neurology department at Payyannur Taluk Hospital in Kannur, passed away during the event.
The incident occurred while Dr. Premlal was participating in the rally held at Agro Campus near the L&T bypass. Dr. Premlal, part of the Chettinad sporting team, was accompanied by Dr. KR Rishikesh. The two-day rally commenced on Saturday morning. After two rounds of driving, a half-hour service break was scheduled around 1.30 pm. During this break, Dr. Premlal experienced sudden chest pain while walking away from the car. Dr. Rishikesh, immediately gave first aid and rushed him to the nearest hospital, but Premlal could not be saved. His body was taken home in the afternoon.
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Dr. Premlal, who had a passion for car driving, participated in all major car rallies. The Blue Band FMSCI is led by the Federation of Motor Sports Clubs of India. The third round of the Indian National Rally Championship started in Coimbatore, following the first and second rounds in Chennai and Nashik.
Dr. Premlal is survived by his mother, K.V. Prema; wife, Dr. Smija Aravind; and children, Vishnu Premlal and Anika Premlal.
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