Uttar Pradesh: 7 Kanwariyas Injured After 35-Foot Kanwar Collides With High-Tension Wires in Meerut (Watch Videos)

In Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, a tragic accident occurred on July 30 when a 35-foot-high Kanwar collided with high-tension wires, injuring at least seven Kanwariyas. The injured, who suffered burn injuries, were promptly rushed to nearby hospitals, with one reported to be in critical condition. The Kanwar, which was en route from Haridwar, struck the wires during a procession. As seen in the videos police have arrived at the scene to investigate the incident and assess the damage. The collision has caused significant concern among local residents and officials as they respond to the emergency. Muzaffarnagar: Kanwariyas Vandalise Car, Thrash Occupants Over Suspicion of Desecration of Kanwar; UP Police Deny Desecration Claim (Watch Video).

7 Injured as Kanwar Hits High-Tension Wires in Meerut

उत्तर प्रदेश : हरिद्वार से लाई गई 35 फुट ऊंची कांवड़ हाईटेंशन लाइन से टकराई। 7 कांवड़िए झुलस गए। घटना मेरठ की है। pic.twitter.com/eTuBVSMjjE

— Sachin Gupta (@SachinGuptaUP) July 30, 2024

35-Foot Kanwar Hits Wires

#मेरठ: मेरठ में हाई टेंशन लाइन से कांवड टकराने से हुआ हादसा, चार कावड़िया झुलसने से हुए घायल, घायलों को सुभारती अस्पताल मे भर्ती कराया, एक कावडियें की हालत नाजुक बनी हुई, दिल्ली के रहने वाले बताए गए सभी कावड़ियों, हरिद्वार से कांवड लेकर दिल्ली जा रहा था जत्था। @meerutpolice pic.twitter.com/kvTNMdO6wN

— Raju Sharma journalist (@RajuSharmajour1) July 30, 2024

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