Tragedy on the Tracks: Mother and Daughter Fatally Struck by Train

A 44-year-old woman and her 15-year-old daughter were killed by a train near Thakazhy. The accident happened in the afternoon, and the deaths were reported to authorities later in the day. An investigation is ongoing to determine if it was a suicide.

A tragic incident unfolded in the coastal district near Thakazhy on Thursday afternoon when a 44-year-old woman and her 15-year-old daughter were struck and killed by a train, according to local police reports.

The unfortunate event occurred around 2:30 p.m., with authorities receiving confirmation of the deaths from the hospital closer to 4 p.m., disclosed an officer from Ambalapuzha police station.

While it remains unconfirmed if the tragedy was a case of suicide, preliminary details indicate that the mother and daughter arrived near the railway tracks on a scooter. The family has been informed as the investigation continues.