A first-year engineering student died and 14 others got injured after a light arch collapsed at MVSR Engineering College in Nadergul on Saturday. Strong wind caused the structure to fall during a Dandiya event. Police said the victim, Sona Narayan Das, died in a hospital while others are safe now.
A first-year engineering student died and 14 others were injured when an arch fitted with lights collapsed during a Dandiya event at MVSR Engineering College in Nadergul on Saturday.
Police said wind brought down the arch, seriously injuring Sona Narayan Das, an Electrical and Electronics Engineering (EEE) student. She was taken to a nearby private hospital, where she died during treatment.
Her sister, Meena Narayan Das, was also injured and is being treated at Pratyusha Hospital near Nadergul. While initial reports described her condition as critical, police later said all 14 injured people were out of danger.
Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy expressed grief over the death and conveyed his condolences to the family.
He directed officials to ensure advanced medical care for the injured, identify those responsible for the accident and take strict action, according to a government release.