Two children were among those killed
Kalimedu:
At least 11 people were killed and 15 others injured after electrocution occurred during a chariot procession at a temple in Tamil Nadu’s Thanjavur district this morning.
Police said the incident took place when the temple palanquin they were standing on came in contact with a high-transmission line at the Upper Temple in Kalimedu.
“The temple palanquin faced some obstacle while taking a turn, when it came in contact with the overhead line,” officials said.
Officials said that two children were among those killed, the injured have been admitted to a nearby hospital for treatment.
Tiruchirappalli Central Zone Inspector General of Police V Balakrishnan said, “A case has been registered in the matter and investigation is on.”
A video of the incident showed the chariot being completely destroyed when it came in contact with the wire.
Every year a large number of devotees participate in the annual chariot festival in Tamil Nadu.