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Temple Chariot Electrocution Kills Two in Perambalur

Two individuals died and one was injured from electrocution when a temple chariot contacted an overhead electric wire in Perambalur district. The incident occurred during the movement of a newly built chariot.

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Key takeaways

  • Two men died and one was injured in Perambalur district due to electrocution.
  • The accident happened when a temple chariot touched an overhead electric wire.
  • The deceased have been identified as P. Annadurai (43) and G. Paramasivam (42).
  • The injured individual, K. Rasu (50), is receiving treatment at Perambalur Government Hospital.
  • Police are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident.

Two men died and another person sustained injuries after a temple chariot touched an overhead electric wire in Perambalur district. The incident took place in Nannai village on Thursday night.

What Happened

The newly constructed iron chariot of the Ayyanar temple in Nannai village came into contact with an overhead electric wire while it was being moved onto the temple premises. The accident occurred around 8:30 p.m. when P. Annadurai (43) and G. Paramasivam (42), both residents of Nannai village, died on the spot due to electrocution. K. Rasu (50), who was also involved in moving the chariot, suffered an electric shock and was admitted to Perambalur Government Hospital for treatment.

Key Facts

  • Two individuals, P. Annadurai (43) and G. Paramasivam (42), died from electrocution.
  • A third person, K. Rasu (50), was injured and hospitalized.
  • The incident occurred on Thursday night, August 13, 2026, around 8:30 p.m.
  • A newly built iron temple chariot touched an overhead electric wire.
  • The location was Nannai village in Kunnam taluk, Perambalur district.
  • The Kunnam police are investigating the incident.

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