Mauritius: Tragic fire claims six lives at Mauritius Hindu Festival, many injured | Oneindia News

Six pilgrims died in Mauritius on Sunday when a fire broke out during a religious ritual to mark a Hindu festival, police said.

The blaze erupted when a wooden and bamboo cart displaying figurines of Hindu deities caught fire after coming into contact with exposed electrical wires.

The tragedy occurred on Sunday, casting a shadow over the preparations for the Hindu festival of Maha Shivaratri.

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