A view of the Motera Stadium which will be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and USA President Donald Trump during his visit, in Ahmedabad. (File photo| ANI) 
India

Temporary archway collapses at Motera stadium ahead of Donald Trump's Ahmedabad visit

The temporary gate or archway, identified as Gate No.3 in the VVIP section collapsed following strong breeze on Sunday morning.

From our online archive

AHMEDABAD: Even as preparations were on in full swing for the arrival of US President Donald Trump at the Motera Stadium in Ahmedabad, a temporary gate crashed down at the venue leading to embarrassment for the authorities here.

The temporary gate or archway, identified as Gate No.3 in the VVIP section collapsed following strong breeze on Sunday morning. Some barricades at the venue also fell in the aftermath of low-intensity breezes.

The apparently flimsy nature of the hoardings, and temporary constructions such as hoardings and gateways, have created concerns of safety, especially since the Prime Minister and US President Trump are scheduled to arrive here on February 24 for a mega spectacle 'Namaste Trump'.

BJP accuses Sonia Gandhi of objecting to full Vande Mataram rendition; Congress denies charge

Restoring J&K's special status, statehood essential to strengthen federalism: CM Omar Abdullah

PM Modi backs women’s quota, announces youth initiatives in Independence Day address

Mahua Moitra writes to LS Speaker over house eviction order, seeks safety and dignity for women MPs

BJP-RSS spreading hatred and dividing people, Congress opening ‘mohabbat ki dukaan’: AICC president Kharge

SCROLL FOR NEXT