India, Oct. 22 -- Three young men have died, and more than 10 people sustained burn injuries after a high-tension power line came into contact with a wire being lifted to make way for an idol immersion procession in Madhya Pradesh's Jabalpur district. The incident occurred around 1 am on Wednesday in the Majhauli police station area, with a third victim dying during treatment on Thursday morning.

The procession was carrying an idol from Civil Lines to Narili Pond for immersion on a tractor-trolley, accompanied by more than 50 people. According to officials, a wire was being raised to clear the route when it came into contact with a high-tension line. The wire snapped and fell onto the tractor-trolley, electrocuting people on and around t...