Two killed after DJ vehicle touches high tension wire in Odisha

BHADRAK: Two persons died and 11 others suffered burn injuries after a DJ vehicle came in contact with an 11 kv high-voltage power line during a religious procession in Nuananda village within Tihidi police limits here on Monday night.

Police identified the deceased as Sarat Mahalik of Arasa and Muna Mahalik of Hatuaari village in Tihidi block. The tragic mishap took place during Patua Jatra procession near Mangala temple in Nuananda.

Sources said a large number of villagers were part of the procession which was being taken out from Nuananda to the ground near Mangala temple. Eyewitnesses said during the procession, the towering DJ setup became entangled in the overhead cable, sending a powerful electric current through the crowd.