[Abor]

Look like by the end there were other bodies on top from trying to drag them out. The guy in the motocycle helmet on the bodies would indicate such. Last thing you want to be doing is touching them or pouring water... Use a wood pole or rope or something non conductive. But the fact they're on fire and smoking means it's far too dangerous.

[Budd Dwyer]

Religion kills, again

[bando21]

Such weird fireworks

[13egjcs099]

Originally Posted by HIGHTECHDUDE ↗

I could feel the energy in the crowd. Ironic that this thing was called the Rath (wrath maybe?). Also liked the guys walking barefoot on the wet pavement. Probably checking to see if the wires were still hot.

Rath means chariot. Here, Yatra means procession.

[13egjcs099]

Originally Posted by KC ↗

A celebration of the 'Ulta Rath Yatra' festival in Tripura's Unakoti district ended in tragedy when a fire broke out causing multiple deaths and injuries.

Six people lost their lives and 15 others sustained injuries in a tragic incident that took place during the 'Ulta Rath Yatra' festival of Lord Jagannath in Tripura's Unakoti district. The incident occurred in the Kumarghat area at approximately 4.30 pm.

The 'Ulta Rath Yatra' festival is celebrated to commemorate the return of the revered deities, Lord Balabhadra, Devi Subhadra, and Lord Jagannath, to their sacred abode, occurring one week after the Rath Yatra.

During the festive celebrations, a significant number of people were joyfully pulling the Rath, a chariot constructed from iron. Unfortunately, the Rath accidentally came into contact with a high-tension wire carrying a voltage of 133kv, resulting in a devastating fire.

According to the police, six individuals lost their lives immediately, while 15 others sustained burn injuries. The injured individuals are currently receiving medical treatment at a nearby hospital, and their conditions are reported to be critical according to a report by PTI.

Tripura is in India.

[UglyPilot]

Oh boy will they ever learn?

[ptorico60]

Originally Posted by HIGHTECHDUDE ↗

I could feel the energy in the crowd. Ironic that this thing was called the Rath (wrath maybe?). Also liked the guys walking barefoot on the wet pavement. Probably checking to see if the wires were still hot.

Where was the guy with the water jug when the fire was going strong! to douse the flames...it was only an electrical fire, nothing to worry about...(LOL)

[BrownRock]

Dang. There were a couple of kids in that pile.

[Jockolantern]

Really have to wonder if they understand electricity in these parts of the world.

[realsalvador]

India: Brainless & unhygienic creatures