Two students have reportedly died and several others were injured after lighting poles collapsed during a Dandiya event at MVSR Engineering College in Nadergul, Hyderabad, according to preliminary reports.
The poles reportedly fell suddenly while students were taking part in the Dandiya celebrations. College staff and others at the venue rushed the injured to hospitals.
One of the deceased has been identified as Sony, a student from Wanaparthy. The identity of the second victim has not been confirmed in the information received so far.
Sony’s sister is also reported to be in critical condition. She has been shifted to another hospital for treatment.
Five other students are reportedly in critical condition. They were taken to Kamineni Hospital in LB Nagar, where they are receiving treatment.
Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy expressed shock over the death of a student in the accident at the college. He conveyed condolences to the family of the student and instructed officials to provide better medical treatment to the injured students.
The Chief Minister also ordered that those responsible for the accident be identified and that strict action be taken against them. Further details are awaited.
