Nagamangala: A woman, shocked on hearing the news of her son’s death, died a few moments later, thus uniting with her beloved son in death. The incident took place at Hosahalli Koppal in the taluk on Saturday.

Kushal (45), a farmer, who was watching TV at his house, is said to have collapsed and died following low blood pressure and a few moments later, Kushal’s mother Lakshmamma (69), suffered a heart attack and died.

The villagers, who paid their last respects to the deceased mother and son, also performed their last rites together.

A photographer by profession, Kushal’s wife is said to have left him and Kushal was depressed over this, resulting in Kushal taking ill. Lakshmamma, who too was depressed over Kushal’s life, finally united him in death, villagers said.