WATCH: Part of Bengaluru football stadium stand collapses during match, injuring six

A section of the main stand at Bengaluru Football Stadium collapsed on July 21, injuring six spectators during the Chief Minister’s Cup.

Published on: Jul 23, 2024, 13:35:10 IST

By Yamini C S

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A dramatic incident at the Bengaluru Football Stadium left six spectators injured after a section of the main stand collapsed during a match. The video of the collapse was shared widely on social media and garnered a horde of responses from fans and netizens.

The mishap occurred on July 21 during the Chief Minister’s Cup football tournament. (X)

The mishap occurred on July 21 during the Chief Minister’s Cup football tournament. As the teams from Shanthi Nagar MLA Constituency and C V Raman Nagar MLA Constituency faced off, a portion of the stand above one of the team’s dugouts gave way unexpectedly. The footage shows fans seated in that section suddenly falling to the ground, with some suffering injuries.

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The video, which depicts the west side of the stand, where over a thousand fans were seated, has gone viral, gaining more than 18,000 views.

The Karnataka State Football Association had stated that the incident happened when “a few of the boys crowded the ramp” but assured that no one sustained “major injuries”, according to a report.

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“BFS Stand collapse video clip. Shame. Serious injuries to some, I hear,” a user wrote, while sharing the video on social media.

“My kids train here almost every day at BFS and shame such thing can happen in BFS stadium which is supposed to be home to the upcoming budding football players @mlanharis @siddaramaiah @CMofKarnataka @DKShivakumar,” a response said.

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“Horrible, no fan should ever go to a match and come back with any form of injury. It's crucial to ensure that such incidents don't happen ever again and all suitable steps are taken to ensure safety of the fans, and that begins with ensuring every stadium is maintained and safe,” another comment read.

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Yamini C S
Yamini CS is a Senior Content Producer at Hindustan Times with nearly six years of experience in digital journalism. She is part of the India News desk, where she works on a wide range of stories cutting across civic issues, city-based developments, politics, governance, public policy, breaking news, trending topics, and international affairs that have an impact on India. Her role involves tracking fast-moving developments, verifying information from official and on-ground sources, and presenting news in a clear, accessible format for a digital-first audience. A significant part of her work includes handling live blogs during major news events, such as elections, court verdicts, political developments, civic disruptions, protests, weather-related alerts, and unfolding national or international incidents. Through live coverage, she focuses on timely updates to help readers follow complex stories as they evolve. Before moving to the broader India News desk, Yamini was associated with the Bengaluru desk at Hindustan Times, where she extensively covered urban governance, infrastructure, traffic and transport issues, weather events, public grievances, and civic administration in the city. This experience strengthened her grounding in city reporting and sharpened her focus on citizen-centric journalism. She began her career as a correspondent with Reuters after completing a postgraduate diploma in journalism from the Indian Institute of Journalism and New Media. Her early training instilled a strong emphasis on accuracy, sourcing, and news ethics, which continue to shape her reporting style. Outside of work, Yamini enjoys reading across genres, listening to music, and spending time with her family, which help her maintain balance in a fast-paced newsroom environment.Read More

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