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Wind-toppled arch kills engineering student, injures 14 at Hyderabad college Dandiya

An arch collapsed during a Dandiya celebration at an engineering college in Hyderabad, killing a female student and wounding 14 others.

During a Dandiya dance program at an engineering college in Hyderabad, a decorative arch supporting lighting fell after being hit by strong winds. A female engineering student was rushed to a nearby private hospital, where she later succumbed to her injuries. Fourteen additional participants sustained various injuries but have been reported as stable. Local police confirmed the cause as wind-related structural failure. Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy conveyed condolences to the family and instructed authorities to ensure advanced treatment for the injured while investigating accountability for the accident.

Why it matters

The tragedy highlights safety risks at public events and prompts scrutiny of temporary structures in crowded venues.

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