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The Times of India
The Times of India
National
Sandeep Raghavan | TNN

Andhra Pradesh: Two electrocuted during chariot procession in Kurnool district

TIRUPATI: Two persons were electrocuted and two others sustained injuries during a chariot procession at a temple near Pesalabanda village in Adoni mandal of Kurnool district on Wednesday.

The mishap occurred during Chintala Muniswamy chariot festival when the giant chariot being pulled by devotees accidentally came in contact with overhead high-tension electricity wires. Two persons, identified as Veera Anjaneyulu and Venkateswarulu, were electrocuted on the spot.

Two others, who tried to save them, sustained injuries. They ware rushed to a hospital at Adoni. Revenue divisional officer Ramakrishna Reddy inspected the scene and consoled the members of the bereaved families. Local police have registered a case.

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