Tamil Nadu: At least 2 dead, 40 electrocuted after livewire falls on bus

A least two were killed and 40 others electrocuted after a livewire fell on a bus carrying students.

According to reports, the incident took place on Sothuparai dam road on Sunday evening in Tamil Nadu's Theni district.

The injured students have been admitted to a hospital.

According to The Hindu, the deceased were identified as B. Mukesh (15) and Karthik Selvan (18) of Achampathtu village in Madurai district.

Finance Minister O. Paneerselvam visited the hospital and monitored treatment being given to the injured persons.

A total of 65 persons, mostly students and their relatives were on a summer tour, organised by an NGO at Achampathu village, the report said.