Tamil Nadu: Two kids among 11electrocuted during temple chariot procession in Thanjavur
Tamil Nadu: Two kids among 11electrocuted during temple chariot procession in Thanjavur
The tragic incident occurred early today at nearby Kalimedu when the Appar temple chariot procession was underway.
HIGHLIGHTS
- The incident was reported in the early hours of Wednesday
- Police said the incident occured near Kalimedu when the Appar temple chariot procession was underway
- People came into contact with a high tension transmission line, police said
In a tragic incident, as many as 11 persons were electrocuted during a temple chariot procession in Tamil Nadu. According to the details, the incident was reported from Thanjavur in the state, in the early hours of Wednesday. It was reported nearby Kalimedu when the Appar temple chariot procession was underway.
Commenting on the incident, police today said people came into contact with a high tension transmission line.
The deceased included two children, they said.
The temple car was negotiating a turn and faced some obstacle before being reversed when it came in to contact with the overhead line, police and eyewitnesses said.
The people standing on the chariot were thrown in the impact.
Three persons who had suffered injuries have been admitted to the Thanjavur Medical College.
(With inputs from PTI)
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