Thrikkakara Congress MLA Uma Thomas is in critical condition after falling from a gallery at the Jawaharlal Nehru International Stadium on Sunday evening. Thomas suffered head and back injuries in the incident.
Eyewitnesses reported that Thomas was bleeding severely and was quickly transported to a local private hospital by volunteers and bystanders.
Hospital authorities have confirmed that her condition is critical and requires ventilatory support. Sources stated that Thomas was attending a dance event inaugurated by Culture Minister Saji Cherian when the accident happened.
(With input from agencies.)