11 persons electrocuted during temple chariot procession in TN
PTI, Apr 27, 2022, 8:03 AM IST
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Thanjavur: As many as 11 persons were electrocuted during a temple chariot procession in the district when it came into contact with a high tension transmission line, police said on Wednesday.
The deceased included children.
The tragic incident occurred early today at nearby Kalimedu when the Appar temple chariot procession was underway. The temple car was negotiating a turn and faced some obstacle before being reversed when it came into 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.
TV visuals showed the chariot completely damaged in the impact.
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