Elderly man dies after falling into abandoned quarry in Kerala

A senior citizen lost his life after falling into an abandoned quarry in Angamaly, a municipality in Ernakulam district of Kerala. The incident occurred while the man was engaged in grass-cutting work near the quarry site.

According to the First Information Report filed by Angamaly police, the man is believed to have slipped and fallen into the water-filled quarry while performing his task. The exact circumstances surrounding the accident are still under investigation by local law enforcement.

The body was recovered from the quarry following the incident. Police have documented the case and are conducting further enquiries to establish a clearer picture of the events that led to the fatality.

Abandonded quarries in the region, often filled with stagnant water, have been identified as potential hazards. This incident adds to concerns about safety measures around such sites, particularly in areas where workers are engaged in agricultural or maintenance activities nearby.