Hyderabad Toxic event sound system collapse injures 2

A prerelease event for the film Toxic: A Fairytale for GrownUps was disrupted by a structural collapse on Saturday, August 22, injuring two students at Malla Reddy University in Hyderabad. The incident occurred while actor Yash was on stage addressing a large audience primarily composed of university students.

According to reports from multiple sources, part of the sound and lighting setup collapsed onto the crowd. Police and witnesses indicated that several students had climbed onto structures holding speakers and other event equipment for a better view, which led to the accident. One female student lost consciousness at the scene, and both injured individuals were immediately transported to a nearby hospital by ambulance. Their current conditions have not been publicly disclosed.

The actor, Yash, was delivering his speech at the time. He halted his address upon noticing the commotion. "Are they okay? Please check," he instructed from the stage, directing organizers and security to assist the injured. After the initial response, Yash observed other students still perched on unsafe structures around the venue and requested they come down. Before resuming his remarks, he checked...