Published Oct 17, 2026 | 11:22 PM ⚊ Updated Oct 17, 2026 | 11:22 PM
The tragedy occurred during the Navaratri festival.
Synopsis: The incident occurred during the college’s dandiya programme when the truss suddenly collapsed, according to preliminary reports. College staff and others rushed the injured students to nearby hospitals.
Two students were killed, and several others were injured after an overhead lighting truss collapsed during a dandiya celebration held as part of the Navaratri celebrations at MVSR Engineering College in Nadergul, on the outskirts of Hyderabad, on the night of Saturday, 17 October.
Preliminary information identified one of the deceased as Sony, a Wanaparthy resident. Her sister was also reported to be in critical condition and was shifted to another hospital for further treatment.
Five other students were also reportedly in critical condition. They were shifted to Kamineni Hospital in LB Nagar.
The incident occurred while students were participating in the college’s dandiya programme, when the truss suddenly collapsed, according to preliminary reports. College staff and others rushed the injured students to nearby hospitals.
Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy expressed shock over the incident and conveyed his condolences to the relatives of the deceased students.
He directed officials to ensure that the injured students receive the best possible medical treatment. The Chief Minister also instructed officials to identify those responsible for the accident and take strict action against them.
Further details about the circumstances leading to the collapse and the condition of the injured students are awaited.
BRS working president KT Rama Rao expressed deep anguish over the death of two students
He conveyed his heartfelt condolences to the families of the students who lost their lives in the tragic incident. He wished the injured students a speedy recovery and urged authorities to ensure that they receive the best possible medical treatment.
He also expressed solidarity with the bereaved families and wished them strength and courage to cope with the tragedy.
(Edited by Majnu Babu).
