6, Including 2 Children, Electrocuted To Death During Rath Yatra

A big accident has happened in Tripura. The Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath was being taken out in Kumarghat here. On the way, the chariot collided with the high tension wire of electricity. Due to this current spread in it. 6 people have died in this accident. 15 people have got scorched. Due to the incident, there was chaos in the area. The victims have been admitted to the district hospital.

Actually, this heart-wrenching incident took place at Kumarghat in Unakoti district at around 4.30 pm today. The 'Ulta Rath Yatra' festival of Lord Jagannath was being celebrated here. In which the Rath Yatra of Lord Balabhadra, Devi Subhadra and Lord Jagannath was also being taken out.

Thousands of people were pulling the huge chariot made of iron with their hands. Meanwhile, the iron chariot collided with the high tension electric wires coming out of the way. Strong current spread in the chariot and about two dozen people got electrocuted. Due to current, 6 people died and 15 people got scorched.

The bodies of those who have died were set on fire. People were screaming and the dead body was on fire in front of them. People were not able to move forward to help even if they wanted to. Police, fire brigade were informed about the incident. At the same time, 15 scorched people were admitted to the district hospital for treatment.

Chariot collided with 133 KV overhead cable

Regarding the incident, police say that the chariot had come in contact with 133 KV overhead cable. On the other hand, regarding the accident, Assistant Inspector General (Law and Order) Jyotishman Das Chowdhary says that 6 have died and 15 are injured, who have been admitted to the hospital for treatment. The condition of many people is critical.

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