Three persons, including a couple, were electrocuted on Sunday when a high-voltage power cable snapped and fell on them at Sathamangalam near Keerapalayam in Cuddalore district.
Police named the deceased as Mariam Susai (70), his wife Felos Mary (60) and their relative Vanathas Mary (70).
Police said due to heavy rain and strong wind, the tamarind overturned and fell on an overhead power cable, which snapped and fell in succession on three people sitting outside their house in Sathamangalam. They died on the spot. The bodies have been sent to Chidambaram Government Hospital for post-mortem.
A case has been registered.
Published – 23 Nov 2025 19:34 IST
