KANNUR: A three-year-old boy died after falling into a pool of water near his house while playing ball. The incident took place at Irikkur in Kannur this afternoon. Nasal (3), son of Parammal Sajid residing near Kunjipalauli in Pedayankode, died in the tragic incident.

During the game, Nasal tried to pick up the ball when it fell into a pool of water near his home. The boy was rushed to a private hospital in Irikkur but couldn't be rescued. Work of a well at his home was underway. This pit was full of water because of the rain. This is where the child fell, police said.