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Stage Collapse in INDIANAPOLIS – MAJOR UPDATE – NEW DETAILS

By Geno McGahee

A stage collapse in Indianapolis during a storm at the Indian State Fare yesterday sent scaffolding into a crowd below, leaving at least five people dead. The fans were awaiting the band “Sugarland” to perform.

An announcer came onto stage and gave instructions about what to do if the advancing storm hit and they had to evacuate. Moments later, the stage collapsed. The majority of those that were injured were in the VIP section. Altogether, there were forty plus people injured.

Todd Harper, a spokesman for Wishard Memorial Hospital, said today that at least 18 patients were brought in with head injuries, lacerations, fractures, cuts, and bruises, but nothing life threatening.

All activities have been canceled today for the fair, which runs through August 21. The fair will resume Monday with a service in honor of the victims.

The reason for the collapse was strong winds, according to reports.

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