The temporary gallery that collapsed during a football match at Vallapuzha in Palakkad district of Kerala on February 4, 2025 night.
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More than two dozen spectators were injured when a temporary gallery collapsed during a football match at Vallapuzha in Palakkad district of Kerala on Tuesday (February 4, 2025) night.
The police said the injuries were not serious. The injured were admitted to different hospitals in Palakkad and Malappuram districts.
The accident took place when the final match of a charity football tournament was heading for an exciting finish. Sources said the stadium was packed and the gallery was overcrowded.
The police said they were investigating if there were safety norms violations.
Published – February 05, 2025 09:44 am IST