Tamil and Malayalam film actor Bala, escaped unhurt, when his caravan met with an accident at Pullikkanam Elappaly this morning.

The actor along with the film unit were on their way to a shooting site at Moolamettam near the hilly Vagamon tourist spot here, when the vehicle's break failed and hit a tree, police said.

Reacting after the mishap, Bala said he had escaped due to God's grace. "God has saved me," he said.

He was provided first aid at Moolamattam Bishop Vayil hospital.

Bala had essayed roles in various films including Puthiya Mukham, Kalabham, SMS, Chembade, Big B and Sagar alias Jacky.