On Wednesday, a temporary gate collapsed at a cultural event in Kolkata, resulting in injuries to two individuals. The incident occurred at the Dhanadhanya Auditorium, where the Information and Cultural Affairs Department organized the event to mark the 44th death anniversary of the renowned actor Uttam Kumar.
VIDEO | Injuries reported after temporary gate collapses at West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee’s event in Kolkata.
The event was organised by the Information and Cultural Affairs Department at Dhanadhanya Auditorium to mark the 44th death anniversary of legendary actor Uttam Kumar. pic.twitter.com/luQkQpmXQs
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According to PTI, the event was attended by West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. The collapse happened during the ceremony, causing chaos and leading to the injury of two attendees.
Authorities are investigating the cause of the gate collapse and ensuring that safety measures are reviewed to prevent future incidents.