Hyderabad, Aug. 18 -- A tragic accident occurred during Sri Krishnashtami celebrations in the city on Sunday night when a chariot procession turned fatal at Ramanthapur Gokhale Nagar under Uppal police station limits.
The mishap took place after a chariot carrying the idol of Lord Krishna, part of a procession organised at the Yadav Sangam function hall, was being pushed back inside after the festivities. As nine people were moving the chariot, it came in contact with overhead electric wires, resulting in a massive electric shock.
Five people died on the spot, while four others sustained serious injuries. The deceased were identified as Krishna Yadav (24), Srikanth Reddy (35), Suresh Yadav (34), Rudra Vikas (39), and Rajendra Reddy (39). ...