The student, identified as Vishal Verma, was undergoing training at the institute. He was playing basketball when the accident happened. According to initial reports, he was hanging from the rim when the iron structure gave way suddenly. The heavy setup fell directly on his head
Pune: A 20-year-old student lost his life after a basketball structure collapsed on him at the Tolani Maritime Institute on Sunday morning. The incident has raised serious concerns about safety and campus maintenance.
The student, identified as Vishal Verma, was undergoing training at the institute. He was playing basketball when the accident happened. According to initial reports, he was hanging from the rim when the iron structure gave way suddenly. The heavy setup fell directly on his head.
The incident took place around 7:20 am on the institute’s playground. Fellow students and staff rushed to help him as he suffered severe head injuries and was bleeding heavily. He was immediately taken to a nearby hospital in Talegaon, where doctors declared him dead on arrival.
Police from the Ambi MIDC station reached the spot soon after being informed. They carried out a preliminary inspection and have started an investigation. Officials are trying to find out if the collapse was caused by rust, poor maintenance, or faulty installation of the structure.
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