Over 100 spectators injured after a stand collapses during Kabaddi tournament in Telangana's Suryapet

Over 100 people were injured when a gallery of a stadium collapsed during a Kabaddi tournament in Telangana's Suryapet on Monday. The injured have been admitted to a local hospital. Two of the seriously injured have been referred to Hyderabad for better medical care.

The incident took place at the SP Office grounds



where a large crowd had gathered to watch the inaugural ceremony of the 47th National Junior Kabaddi tournament.

A dramatic video of the incident being shared on social media shows people falling over one another as the gallery collapses suddenly.

The ground has a total seating capacity of about 15,000 spectators.