Tamil Nadu Rath Yatra: At least 11 people were killed and 15 others injured after electrocution occurred during a chariot procession at a temple in Thanjavur district of Tamil Nadu this morning.
Police said the incident took place when the temple palanquin on which people were standing came in contact with a high-transmission line at the Upper Temple in Kalimedu. Officials said two children were among those killed.
The injured have been admitted to a nearby hospital for treatment. V Balakrishnan, Inspector General of Police, Central Zone of Tiruchirappalli, said, "A case has been registered in connection with the accident and investigation is on.