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Two die as temple chariot touches live wire in Perambalur
Two men died and one was injured when an iron temple chariot being moved into the Ayyanar temple compound touched a live overhead wire in Nannai village, Perambalur district, on Thursday night.…
The Story in Brief
Two men died and one was injured when an iron temple chariot being moved into the Ayyanar temple compound touched a live overhead wire in Nannai village, Perambalur district, on Thursday night. The deceased were identified as P. Annadurai, 43, and G. Paramasivam, 42. K. Rasu, 50, is being treated at Perambalur Government Hospital. The accident took place around 8.30 pm when the three were moving the newly built chariot. The Kunnam police are investigating.
The Indian Opinion
The tragic accident at Nannai is a reminder of how safety is often ignored during festive preparations. Some will blame the event organisers, others will point to poorly placed power lines. Both sides have a point. But the real failure is that no one checked the height of the chariot against the overhead wire beforehand. The police investigation must reveal whether the electricity department or the temple committee had ever mapped such routes. A clear procedure, not just blame, is what the village needs.
Source: thehindu.com
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