India: Temple chariot fire kills at least 6, leaves 10 others with burns

A temple chariot caught fire Wednesday killing at least six people and leaving 10 others with burns after it came in contact with an overhead high-tension electric wire in India, a state lawmaker said.

A large crowd was part of the procession taking place near a temple. Indian media said a large crowd of devotees was pulling the wood and steel chariot during the procession.

The injured were hospitalised, some with serious burns, an official said.

The chariot is a huge wheeled wooden structure used by temples during religious festivities that can be 18 meters (45 feet) high.

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