Time stands still as storm topples Railway’s historic clock tower in Kozhikode station
A 150-year-old heritage clock tower at the Kozhikode railway station collapsed following heavy rainfall on July 9, 2026. No injuries were reported as authorities had already cordoned off the area due to detected structural cracks.
A heavy rainfall triggered the partial collapse of the 150-year-old heritage clock tower onto Platform No. 2 at Kozhikode railway station on Thursday (July 9, 2026) morning, narrowly averting a major disaster. No casualties or injuries were reported, as timely precautionary measures taken by security personnel ensured the area had been cordoned off before the incident. However, train operations on the route remained disrupted.
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