Tragic Train Incident in Lakkidi Claims Young Father and Infant

A 24-year-old man and his infant son lost their lives when they were hit by a train while walking along railway tracks near the Lakkidi railway gate. This tragic event occurred as the family was returning to the woman's parental home. The wife was not present during the collision.

In a devastating incident on Wednesday evening, a 24-year-old man and his six-month-old son were killed by a train near Lakkidi, according to police reports. The family had been visiting the woman's parents and were on their way back when tragedy struck at around 4:30 PM.

The father was walking along the railway tracks, carrying his infant son, en route to the Lakkidi railway gate from his wife's parental home when the train hit them. The impact claimed both lives instantly, as confirmed by an Ottapalam police official.

The man's wife had just departed from her home moments before the collision. Police noted that the family had no choice but to walk along the tracks to reach their destination, emphasizing the dangerous necessity that led to this heartbreak.

(With inputs from agencies.)