50-Foot High-Mast Light Collapses at Visakhapatnam Railway Stadium
A major accident was narrowly averted at the Visakhapatnam Railway Stadium after a 50-foot-high mast light reportedly collapsed due to strong winds while preparations were underway for Independence Day celebrations.
Visakhapatnam: A major accident was narrowly averted at the Visakhapatnam Railway Stadium after a 50-foot-high mast light reportedly collapsed due to strong winds while preparations were underway for Independence Day celebrations.
The high-mast light reportedly fell towards the gallery where spectators usually sit, raising concerns over the safety arrangements at the stadium.
The incident occurred while workers were making arrangements for the upcoming Independence Day celebrations. Fortunately, no workers were present in the area where the mast collapsed, preventing a potentially serious tragedy.
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The stadium is a prominent sporting venue in Visakhapatnam and hosts first-class cricket matches as well as football games. The collapse of the large lighting structure has raised questions over the condition and maintenance of the stadium’s infrastructure.
Officials are expected to inspect the site and assess the cause of the collapse. Safety measures are also likely to be reviewed to prevent similar incidents during future events.
