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College Dandiya Tragedy: Lighting Truss Collapse Claims One Life, 12 Injured in Telangana
✍️ India Today
🗓 18 Oct 2026, 10:01 AM
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A lighting truss collapsed during a Dandiya celebration at a Telangana college, killing one student and injuring 12 others.
A lighting truss collapsed during a Dandiya celebration at a Telangana college, killing one student and injuring 12 others.
The incident occurred on a Saturday evening when the truss, used to hold stage lighting, gave way during the event.
Emergency services responded quickly, transporting the injured to nearby hospitals. The deceased student was identified as a senior year student.
College officials have suspended the event and pledged a full investigation into the safety measures used.
The incident occurred on a Saturday evening when the truss, used to hold stage lighting, gave way during the event.
Emergency services responded quickly, transporting the injured to nearby hospitals. The deceased student was identified as a senior year student.
College officials have suspended the event and pledged a full investigation into the safety measures used.