At least 11 electrocuted during temple chariot procession in Tamil Nadu

At least 11 people were electrocuted including children during a temple chariot procession in India's southern state of Tamil Nadu.

The people who were killed had come in contact with a high tension transmission line during the procession in Thanjavur district, reports said.

The incident occurred during the Appar temple chariot procession as the temple unit made a turn it faced obstacles on its way and as it reversed itcame in contact with overhead wires, police said.

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At least three people were injured as the chariot was completely damaged.

(With inputs from Agencies)