Tragedy struck at a temple in Andhra Pradesh, India, as a wall collapse during an annual festival claimed the lives of seven devotees, including a techie couple. The incident occurred in the early hours of Wednesday at the Sri Varaha Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy temple in Simhachalam.
According to authorities, the wall collapse happened as thousands of devotees had gathered at the temple to participate in the annual festival. The victims were part of the crowd when the incident occurred, leading to the devastating loss of life.
Among the deceased were a techie couple, highlighting the widespread impact of the tragedy. Emergency services rushed to the scene, and rescue operations were swiftly carried out to attend to the injured and recover the bodies. Local officials have launched an investigation to determine the cause of the wall collapse and ensure that appropriate measures are taken to prevent such incidents in the future.
The heartbreaking incident has sent shockwaves through the community, and authorities have expressed their condolences to the families of the victims. This tragedy serves as a somber reminder of the importance of ensuring the safety and well-being of devotees during large-scale religious events.
