NOIDA: A 24-year-old model died when an iron pillar fell on her during a ramp walk at Noida in Uttar Pradesh Sunday afternoon. The victim is Vanshika Chopra.

Police said another person sustained injuries in the accident. He has been identified as Bobby Raj and is being treated in a nearby hospital. The body of Vanshika Chopra has been sent for post mortem.

‘The iron pillar erected for lighting purposes fell on the stage killing her instantly. The police have arrested the fashion show organizer and four other people involved in the lighting work,’ said Noida additional deputy commissioner Mohan Awasthi.