At least 17 people were injured on Sunday when a tin shed collapsed after spectators at a tractor competition climbed on it in Rajasthan's Sri Ganganagar district in India.

The number of injured could be higher, according to local media.

The incident took place when hundreds of people gathered to watch the tractor show in the Padampur Dhaan mandi area, according to police.

Eye-witness footage from the incident showed the gigantic shed crumbling under the weight of the spectators.

By Dinesh Dubey
In an unfortunate incident, 17 people were injured after a tin shed of a makeshift stadium collapsed during a tractor race in Sriganganagar in Rajasthan, on Sunday 5pm. Many are feared trapped in the accident. The incident took place in Dharmandi area.
According to the information, tractor competition was going on in Dharmandi in Padampur. During the competition, thousands of people were present. Suddenly, the roof fell down which created panic in the people.
Meanwhile, Congress Minister Sachin Pilot said that the administration was aware about the event. More precaution could have been taken, he said.
Nihal Singh Chauhan, MP, Sriganganagar district said that action will be taken if the permission was not there to conduct the event.
According to media reports, more than 300 people have been injured in this accident while many people are expected dead. The injured have been admitted to the hospital. Of the injured, 50 to 60 are reportedly in a serious condition.