Crane Accident At Ramoji Film City In Hyderabad Claims Vistex Asia's CEO's Life, Injures Chairman

One person died and another was injured in a crane accident occurred at Ramoji Film City in Hyderabad during the Silver Jubilee function of Vistex Asia Software company. The CEO of the company, Sanjay Shah, lost his life in the incident, while Chairman Viswanathraj sustained serious injuries.

The Abdullahpurmet Police have initiated an investigation into the case and have registered it for further examination.

The unfortunate incident took place during a performance on a wooden stage specially designed for an aerial act, lifted 20 feet above the concrete stage by a crane. The act involved a 6mm iron wire with two layers on both sides. Regrettably, during the performance, one side of the rope snapped, leading to the stage's fall.

Tragic: Sanjay Shah, the 56-year-old CEO and founder of the software company, Vestex Asia, died when an aerial act went wrong during the company’s 25th anniversary celebrations at Ramoji Film City in Hyderabad on Thursday evening.
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Ramoji Film City, situated in Abdullahpurmet, Hyderabad, is an extensive film studio facility spanning 1,666 acres. Founded by Ramoji Rao in 1996, it serves as an integrated hub for various film-related activities.