Temporary gallery collapsed during the Kabaddi championship in Telangana; Watch Video

Several people injured when a temporary gallery built for spectators during a national junior Kabaddi championship collapsed in Telangana on Monday.

First Published Mar 23, 2021, 11:19 AM IST | Last Updated Mar 23, 2021, 11:19 AM IST

Telangana: More than 100 persons were injured when a temporary gallery collapsed at the 47th Junior National Kabaddi tournament inaugural ceremony.
The gallery, constructed opposite the inaugural programme stage, had around 1,500 people, including players, seated in it. The injured were shifted to Hospital by 108 ambulances. Two players, who suffered severe injuries, were moved to a hospital in Hyderabad for better treatment. Kabaddi players from 29 states are in Suryapet to participate in the tournament. The accident took place a few minutes before the arrival of the guests for the inaugural programme. Watch the video.