Purcussion artist trampled to death

Saturday, March 17, 2007, 13:17 [IST]

Kollam, Mar 1(UNI) A rogue elephant today trampled a percussion artist to death and injured two others seriously during the temple festival here.

The incident occurred when the elephant ran amok during the festival. The animal was later brought under control.

The deceased was identified as Babu (50) of Ramankulangara in the district.

UNI

Topics: ACCIDENT-KERALA-TRAMPLED

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