India, April 10 -- A 51-year-old woman ended her life along with her one-year-old grandson by jumping off the terrace of their home on Wednesday morning. The child, who was reportedly battling brain cancer, also succumbed to his injuries.

According to police sources, the incident took place around 7:30 am in Roha tehsil of Raigad district, 120km from Mumbai. The woman, reportedly struggling with depression for several years, is believed to have been distraught over the child's critical health condition. The infant was scheduled to travel to Mumbai that day with his parents for medical treatment.

While the woman died on the spot due to severe head injuries, the child was rushed to a nearby hospital but could not be saved.

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