A teenage powerlifting champion in India has d!ed after a rod weighing 600lb fell on her neck during a training session
Yashtika Acharya, 17, was practicing with her coach at a gym in the Bikaner district in western India today when the fatal accident occurred.
The teen was rushed to hospital, where she was pronounced dead.
Horrifying footage captured the tragic moment, showing Acharya attempting to lift the heavy weight before falling backwards.
As she drops onto the floor, the heavy bar lands on her neck and she collapses.
The girl is then seen lying on the ground motionless as onlookers rush to assist her.
Her coach, who tried to hold onto the bar as she fell, reportedly sustained minor injuries.
Despite her young age, Acharya had achieved several wins in her short weightlifting career. According to Indian news outlet NDTV, she had received a gold medal at the Junior National Games in India.
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