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11 electrocuted in Tamil Nadu temple procession
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin along with senior ministers inspects the mangled remains of the chariot
Chariot touches high-voltage powerline
Thanjavur: As many as 11 persons were electrocuted during a temple chariot procession in Thanjavur district of Tamil Nadu when it came in contact with a high tension transmission line, police said on Wednesday. The deceased included two children. The tragic incident occurred early on Wednesday nearby Kalimedu when the Appar temple chariot procession was underway.
The temple chariot was negotiating a turn and faced some obstacle before being reversed when it came in 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.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his anguish over deaths during the incident. "Deeply pained by the mishap in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu. My thoughts are with the bereaved families in this hour of grief.
I hope those injured recover soon," the Prime Minister said. He also announced Rs 2 lakh each from the Prime Minister's National Relief Find to the next of kin of those who lost their lives. The injured would be given Rs 50,000.
