Thanjavur (Tamil Nadu) [India], April 27 (ANI): At least 11 persons have died due to electrocution during a temple festival in Thanjavur district of Tamil Nadu on Wednesday morning.

The incident took place in Kalimedu village after a temple car came in contact with a high voltage power line and went up in flames, police said today.

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The incident occurred during the annual chariot festival.

More details awaited. (ANI)

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