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10‑year‑old boy and tractor driver killed in Janmashtami procession electrocution in Uttar Pradesh
✍️ India Today
🗓 06 Sep 2026, 02:34 PM
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A ten‑year‑old boy and the driver of a tractor died after a live electric wire contacted their vehicle during a Janmashtami procession in Uttar Pradesh, officials said.
A Janmashtami procession in Uttar Pradesh turned tragic on Saturday when a live electrical wire came into contact with a tractor that was part of the parade. The incident resulted in the immediate death of a ten‑year‑old boy riding on the vehicle and the tractor driver.
Local police and emergency services arrived at the scene and confirmed the fatalities. The area was cordoned off, and the procession was halted while investigators examined the cause of the exposed wire.
Authorities have launched an inquiry to determine whether the electrocution was due to faulty wiring, unauthorized connections, or negligence in crowd‑control measures. The incident has raised concerns about safety protocols during large religious gatherings.
Family members of the victims have been notified, and the district administration has promised assistance to the bereaved. A public statement is expected to outline steps to prevent similar accidents in future processions.
Local police and emergency services arrived at the scene and confirmed the fatalities. The area was cordoned off, and the procession was halted while investigators examined the cause of the exposed wire.
Authorities have launched an inquiry to determine whether the electrocution was due to faulty wiring, unauthorized connections, or negligence in crowd‑control measures. The incident has raised concerns about safety protocols during large religious gatherings.
Family members of the victims have been notified, and the district administration has promised assistance to the bereaved. A public statement is expected to outline steps to prevent similar accidents in future processions.