THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: A mother and son met a tragic end after being hit by a train in Varkala. The accident was caused by MEMU Express plying between Varkala and Thiruvananthapuram. The accident took place in the Ayanthi area in Varkala near Valiya Melathil temple.

Scattered bodies of a 25-year-old woman and a five-year-old child were found. The bodies were disfigured and could not be identified. A bag of the child was recovered from the spot. It contains a child's slate and a book. There is a name Mithun in the book. Locals say that both of them are not from nearby. The police have started an investigation into the incident. The bodies of both have been shifted to Varkala Taluk Hospital.