Engineering student fractures leg as stage equipment collapses at Yash’s ‘Toxic’ event
An engineering student suffered a leg fracture and four others were injured when stage equipment collapsed during a promotional event for the film 'Toxic' in Hyderabad. The incident occurred as crowds moved toward the stage despite police warnings.
Why it matters
The event highlights ongoing safety concerns regarding crowd control and structural integrity at large-scale public entertainment gatherings.
A 21-year-old engineering student fractured his leg and four others suffered minor injuries after part of the sound and lighting equipment collapsed during the pre-release event of actor Yash-starrer Toxic at Malla Reddy University in Hyderabad on Saturday (August 22, 2026) evening.
The injured comprised two students and three labourers from nearby areas. Bhanu Prakash, a third-year engineering student, suffered the leg fracture, while the other four sustained minor injuries, including lacerations. All five were shifted to a nearby private hospital for treatment.
The incident occurred while Yash was addressing thousands of fans who had gathered at the university for the event. The crowd had moved close to the stage despite repeated requests from police to maintain distance amid concerns over overcrowding.
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