Over 24 spectators injured in gallery collapse during football match in Kerala’s Palakkad

More than two dozen spectators were injured when a temporary gallery collapsed during a football match at Vallapuzha in Palakkad district of Kerala on Tuesday (February 4, 2025) night.

The police said the injuries were not serious. The injured have been admitted to different hospitals in Palakkad and Malappuram districts.

The accident took place when the final match of a charity football tournament was heading for the finish. Sources said the stadium was packed and the gallery was overcrowded.

The police said they were investigating if there were safety norms violations.

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