Hyderabad: 2 Dead in Ganesh Idol Mishap
The injured individuals were quickly transported to nearby private hospitals for medical attention. Two of the victims, currently receiving treatment at Owaisi Hospital, are reported to be in critical condition.
Hyderabad: Two persons died from suspected electrocution and another suffered injuries when a Lord Ganesh idol being transported by them in a vehicle came in contact with high-tension wires in the Bandlaguda area here in the early hours of Tuesday, police said.
The incident occurred at around 1 AM near a hotel when a group of people were taking the idol in a vehicle for installation, a police official at Bandlaguda Police Station said.
The injured person has been shifted to a hospital, police said.
Further investigation is on.
In a similar incident, five people were electrocuted, and four others injured around Sunday midnight when a chariot came in contact with overhead electric wires during the procession organised as part of Sri Krishna Janmashtami celebrations, police said.