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- The sound system collapsed at Yash's 'Toxic' event in Hyderabad.
- Two people were injured, one unconscious, due to overcrowding.
- Actor Yash paused speech, urged safety, and helped the injured.
Two people suffered injuries during the pre-release event of actor Yash-starrer 'Toxic' at a university in Hyderabad after a sound and lighting system collapsed on Saturday. Reports said several attendees went close to the stage as the police kept asking them to move back amid concerns over overcrowding.
A large sound system collapsed during 'Toxic' pre-release event in Hyderabad. Two students were reported to be injured, while another fell unconscious. The incident happened at the Malla Reddy University. pic.twitter.com/IzLHLI9hFA
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A video showed some young people even climbing onto structures around the venue.
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Following the incident, the actor paused his speech to assess the situation and appealed to authorities to help the injured people. The injured have been admitted to a nearby hospital for treatment.
The exact condition of the injured people is yet to be ascertained. A young woman was also reportedly found unconscious following the incident.
Actor Yash asked the organisers about the students' condition before continuing with the event.
How Did Yash React To The Incident?
"Hey, careful. Is everything okay there? Please check, sir. Please, students, be careful," Yash said from the stage. He later noticed another group of students climbing onto a structure and urged them to come down. "Hey, please get down, please," he said, gesturing towards them.
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A few minutes later, Yash again checked on the crowd, asking, "Is everything okay there now? Is everyone safe?" He resumed his speech after receiving confirmation from the organisers that the situation was under control.
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The incident took place during a major promotional event for Toxic, which stars Yash in the lead role alongside Nayanthara, Kiara Advani, Huma Qureshi and Tara Sutaria. Directed by Geetu Mohandas, the gangster action drama has music by Charan Raj. Toxic has received an A certificate from the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) and is scheduled to be releasd on August 26.