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Lighting Truss Collapses at Telangana Engineering College Fest, Student Dead
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News18•18-10-2026, 10:57
Lighting Truss Collapses at Telangana Engineering College Fest, Student Dead
- •A tragic accident occurred during a Dandiya event at an engineering college in Nadergul, Telangana, when a lighting structure collapsed due to strong winds.
- •The collapse resulted in the death of a female student from the EEE branch and left at least 12 others injured.
- •Chief Minister Revanth Reddy expressed deep sorrow over the incident and ordered strict legal action against those responsible for the safety lapse.
- •The incident took place during the concluding session of the college annual techno-cultural fest, Sangamam, sparking tension and grief on campus.
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The lighting structure collapsed during the Dandiya event due to strong winds that blew across the campus.
The accident occurred at MVSR Engineering College located in Nadergul within the Rangareddy district of Telangana.
Chief Minister Revanth Reddy expressed deep sorrow, ordered strict medical treatment for the injured students, and directed officials to take immediate legal action against those responsible.
