In an unfortunate incident during Muharram rituals in Andhra Pradesh's Kurnool, a roof housing dozens of people collapsed on Tuesday, injuring at least 15 people.
During a Moharram procession in Bandameedi Tandrapadu (B Tandrapadu) village, people were watching the ritual from the roads and roofs of nearby houses. Dozens of people were standing at a terrace near the procession when it collapsed, trapping people underneath.
#WATCH Andhra Pradesh: Portion of a terrace collapsed during a Muharram procession, in B.thandrapadu village of Kurnool district, late last night. 20 people injured. They were later taken to a hospital for treatment. pic.twitter.com/k2tPpsouCC
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The villagers immediately removed the debris and injured were rushed to Kurnool Government General hospital for treatment.