Thanjavur Accident
Tamil Nadu: 11, including children, electrocuted in temple chariot procession in Thanjavur
Thanjavur: As many as 11 people, including three children, died in an high-voltage electrocution mishap during a religious procession at Kalimedu area near Thanjavur city of Tamil Nadu on Wednesday.
Inquiries reveal that the victims were participating in a cart procession organised in memory of Tamil Saivaite saint Thirunavukkarasar, by a local prayer club formed and run by the villagers for more than nine decades, when the mishap took place, reports The Hindu.
At least 11 persons have died, 15 injured, during #electrocution #accident, as 30 feet lighting decoration on the cart unexpectedly came into contact with the high voltage line, during temple festival at #Kalimedu village in #thanjavur dist of #TamilNadu on Wednesday morning. pic.twitter.com/AidWGyiGtw
— Surya Reddy (@jsuryareddy) April 27, 2022
The 25 to 30 feet electrical serial bulb decoration on the cart unexpectedly came into contact with the high voltage line passing through the village, at around 2-45 a.m, the newspaper reported.
The idol was damaged as the cart went up in flames after the cart came in contact with the high voltage line.
The mishap left 15 others injured.
Rs. 2 lakh each from PMNRF would be given to the next of kin of those who have lost their lives due to the mishap in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu. The injured would be given Rs. 50,000: PM @narendramodi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) April 27, 2022
Meanwhile, PM Narendra Modi mourned the loss of lives in the tragedy and tweeted: "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."
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: PM @narendramodi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) April 27, 2022
"Rs. 2 lakh each from PMNRF would be given to the next of kin of those who have lost their lives due to the mishap in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu. The injured would be given Rs. 50,000," PMO India tweeted.
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