IDUKKI: In a tragic incident, a grandmother and two grandchildren drowned after falling into a water pond in a quarry. The incident took place in Panickankudy in Idukki. The accident happened around 4 pm today while trying to save the child who fell into the water.

The deceased have been identified as Panickankudy native Elsamma (55), and her granddaughters Ameya (4) and Ann Mariya (9). The accident happened when the three went out to take a bath. They were found drowned when the family came to look for them. The bodies have been shifted to the taluk hospital in Adimali.