A 24-year-old woman tourist from Malappuram district was killed and three others sustained injuries when a tent collapsed on them at 900 Kandi, a prominent eco-tourism spot near Meppadi in Wayanad district of Kerala on Thursday. The victim was identified as Nishma, a native of Akampadam near Nilambur.

The incident occurred around 1 a.m. Police sources said the semi-permanent tent constructed using wooden poles and thatched with dry grass reportedly crumbled, unable to withstand the impact of heavy rain last week.

The other three injured tourists were admitted to a private hospital near Meppadi.

According to the police, the tent stay was arranged for the tourists by Tentgram Wayanad, an outdoor recreational centre at the eco-tourism spot.

They said an investigation was under way to check the licence and other details of the operators.