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Two Dead After Live Wire Strikes Tractor Carrying Durga Idol in Madhya Pradesh
✍️ NDTV
🗓 23 Oct 2026, 03:03 AM
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A live electrical wire fell onto a tractor transporting a Durga idol in Madhya Pradesh, killing two people.
A tractor loaded with a Durga idol for the upcoming festivities was struck by a live overhead wire in Madhya Pradesh, causing a fatal accident. The incident occurred while the vehicle was en route to a temple site, according to local reports.
Emergency services arrived at the scene and confirmed that two individuals on the tractor lost their lives. Police have cordoned off the area and are conducting a preliminary investigation into the cause of the wire's fall.
The accident highlights safety concerns surrounding the transport of large religious idols during the Navratri season, when many such processions take place across the state. Authorities have urged organizers to coordinate with electricity departments to prevent similar tragedies.
Emergency services arrived at the scene and confirmed that two individuals on the tractor lost their lives. Police have cordoned off the area and are conducting a preliminary investigation into the cause of the wire's fall.
The accident highlights safety concerns surrounding the transport of large religious idols during the Navratri season, when many such processions take place across the state. Authorities have urged organizers to coordinate with electricity departments to prevent similar tragedies.