Video: Minutes Before Match, Gallery Of Football Ground Collapses; 50 People Injured

In a sad and shocking case, at least 50 people were injured after a temporary gallery of a football ground collapsed on January 20. The incident took place just minutes before a match could start. 

This match was a fundraiser, which was organised to help the family of footballer R Dhanarajan who died of cardiac arrest on December 29. The fateful incident happened to Dhanarajan during an all India Sevens tournament match at Perintalmanna in Malappuram district.

Senior police officers, who rushed to the spot said, "as per our preliminary count, nearly 50 got injured in the accident in a temporary gallery. They have been shifted to various hospitals in the area. None has suffered any serious injury."

Hours after the incident, Palakkad MP V K Sreekandan said, "this unfortunate incident happened just before the match. As per the preliminary reports none has suffered any serious injury. The police, fire brigade and the volunteers are coordinating well to help the injured."

Sports celebrities like, Indian football legends IM Vijayan and Bhaichung Bhutia, were also present in the stadium when the incident took place.