Temple chariot procession kills 11 as it hits live wire in Tamil Nadu's Thanjavur - In pics
Both the state and centre governments have conveyed their condolences to the victims' families, and both have announced compensation pakages, according to ANI's report.
Chennai: A chariot belonging to the Appar Mutt Temple was struck by an overhead power line early morning on Wednesday in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, electrocuting 11 people and injuring 15. MK Stalin, the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, also expressed sadness after the incident and announced a compensation of Rs 5 lakh for the families of the deceased, stated in ANI's report.
In an expression of condolence for the loss of life, Narendra Modi also announced a compensation of Rs 2 lakh each for those who lost their lives and Rs 50,000 for those who were injured in the Thanjavur mishap.
Temple chariot came in contact with a high voltage overhead line
![Temple chariot came in contact with a high voltage overhead line Temple chariot came in contact with a high voltage overhead line](https://english.cdn.zeenews.com/sites/default/files/2022/04/27/1036417-thanjavur-district-1.jpg)
Total eleven people died
![Total eleven people died Total eleven people died](https://english.cdn.zeenews.com/sites/default/files/2022/04/27/1036414-thanjavur-district-2.jpg)
IGP of Tiruchirappalli meets with victims
![IGP of Tiruchirappalli meets with victims IGP of Tiruchirappalli meets with victims](https://english.cdn.zeenews.com/sites/default/files/2022/04/27/1036411-thanjavur-district-3.jpg)
Compensation packages have been announced for the victims
![Compensation packages have been announced for the victims Compensation packages have been announced for the victims](https://english.cdn.zeenews.com/sites/default/files/2022/04/27/1036410-thanjavur-district-4.jpg)
The Chief Minister also expressed grief over the incident
![The Chief Minister also expressed grief over the incident The Chief Minister also expressed grief over the incident](https://english.cdn.zeenews.com/sites/default/files/2022/04/27/1036406-mk-sta.jpg)
The incident is being investigated
![The incident is being investigated The incident is being investigated](https://english.cdn.zeenews.com/sites/default/files/2022/04/27/1036403-thanjavur-district-6.jpg)