Barricade Collapse Injures Many During ‘Happy Street’ Program in Tamil Nadu’s Madurai District

Barricade Collapse Injures Many During 'Happy Street' Program in Tamil Nadu's Madurai District

VoM News Desk | September 24, 2023 | 02:49 PM IST | Breaking News, Crime, Tamil Nadu | Follow on Google News

Barricade Collapse Injures Many During ‘Happy Street’ Program in Tamil Nadu’s Madurai District

Injury Incident During Program Inauguration

A significant number of individuals sustained injuries when a barricade collapsed during the inauguration of the ‘Happy Street’ program in Madurai district, Tamil Nadu. The unfortunate incident unfolded in the Annanagar area of Madurai, casting a shadow on the event’s celebrations. Visuals from the scene depict people struggling to assist one another while attending to injured relatives.

Eyewitness Account

Kanchana, who was present at the event, shared her perspective with ANI, saying, “This event was organized by Madurai Corporation. The police department did not properly provide security at the event.” During the inauguration, which included Tamil Nadu Information Technology Minister Palanivel Thiagarajan, Minister P Moorthy, and District Collector M S Sangeetha, attendees attempted to move forward.

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Barricade Collapse

In the rush, the barricade around the stage gave way, leading to several people sustaining injuries. The incident resulted in some individuals experiencing suffocation, while others lost consciousness due to the commotion.

The incident has raised concerns about event safety and crowd management in such gatherings. Investigations may follow to determine the causes and any lapses in security that contributed to the accident.

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