Authorities: 4 dead in Indiana fair stage collapse - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

catlover79 · 08-14-2011, 01:23 AM

http://news.yahoo.com/authorities-4-...045107698.html

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Authorities say they have confirmed at least four deaths after a stage collapsed during a storm at the Indiana State Fair, where country act Sugarland was set to perform.

Indiana State Police said the number of people hurt has risen to about 40, with their injuries ranging from minor to serious. The incident happened Saturday night at the fairgrounds in Indianapolis.

Strong winds caused the stage rigging for the outdoor concert to collapse, trapping and injuring concert-goers shortly before 9 p.m.

Witnesses say no one was performing at the time. The opening act had finished, and the crowd was waiting for Sugarland to take the stage.

The collapse came as thousands of concert-goers were being evacuated from the fairground grandstand to a nearby coliseum.

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Family Ties Forever! · 08-14-2011, 01:46 AM

That's scary.

catlover79 · 08-14-2011, 01:55 AM

The video coverage of this tragedy is even more disturbing. Those poor people...

janet42 · 08-14-2011, 05:18 AM

That storm came up suddenly. I was at the fair earlier in the day, but I left by the time the storm came. A friend mine kids were at the concert, but luckily they got out all right. My prayers goes out to those people and their families who were killed and injured.

80sTrivia · 08-14-2011, 05:41 AM

So very sad. I've watched a few videos from the scene, and it was definitely a terrifying scene...

janet42 · 08-14-2011, 07:20 AM

Here is the article of the tragedy.

http://www.indystar.com/article/2011...t|IndyStar.com

janet42 · 08-14-2011, 10:47 AM

http://www.theindychannel.com/news/28861040/detail.html

catlover79 · 08-14-2011, 02:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by janet42

That storm came up suddenly. I was at the fair earlier in the day, but I left by the time the storm came. A friend mine kids were at the concert, but luckily they got out all right. My prayers goes out to those people and their families who were killed and injured.

WOW!!! I'm glad you and your friends got out of the fair safely. Still, you must be pretty shaken up.

Liza · 08-14-2011, 03:01 PM

So sad. I was just there last weekend

I was really worried, my uncle and his wife were planning on taking their kids there this weekend. So far I haven't received any news, so I assume they're all okay...

Still just a tragedy. I'm so sorry for those that were hurt in this.

janet42 · 08-14-2011, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by catlover79

WOW!!! I'm glad you and your friends got out of the fair safely. Still, you must be pretty shaken up.

Thanks catlover! Yeah I was a little shaken up because usually I stay at the fair until it gets dark, but my sister wants to go with me this week. So I just did the rides and went home instead of looking at exhibits also. We plan to go later this week to at look at exhibits

Janice · 08-14-2011, 06:56 PM

This is so sad. That footage is difficult to look at; those poor souls. God bless them.

Schmoopie · 08-15-2011, 08:17 AM

I saw that on CNN Sunday afternoon. Just horrible news. Another reason why I don't like outdoor concerts.

08-14-2011, 01:23 AM	#1
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,392	Authorities: 4 dead in Indiana fair stage collapse http://news.yahoo.com/authorities-4-...045107698.html INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Authorities say they have confirmed at least four deaths after a stage collapsed during a storm at the Indiana State Fair, where country act Sugarland was set to perform. Indiana State Police said the number of people hurt has risen to about 40, with their injuries ranging from minor to serious. The incident happened Saturday night at the fairgrounds in Indianapolis. Strong winds caused the stage rigging for the outdoor concert to collapse, trapping and injuring concert-goers shortly before 9 p.m. Witnesses say no one was performing at the time. The opening act had finished, and the crowd was waiting for Sugarland to take the stage. The collapse came as thousands of concert-goers were being evacuated from the fairground grandstand to a nearby coliseum. ..
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08-14-2011, 01:46 AM	#2
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08-14-2011, 05:18 AM	#4
janet42 Three's Company Fan! Senior Member Join Date: Feb 22, 2007 Location: Indiana Posts: 1,757	That storm came up suddenly. I was at the fair earlier in the day, but I left by the time the storm came. A friend mine kids were at the concert, but luckily they got out all right. My prayers goes out to those people and their families who were killed and injured.
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08-14-2011, 05:41 AM	#5
80sTrivia Member Forum Celebrity Join Date: May 23, 2002 Posts: 21,714	So very sad. I've watched a few videos from the scene, and it was definitely a terrifying scene...
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08-14-2011, 10:47 AM	#7
janet42 Three's Company Fan! Senior Member Join Date: Feb 22, 2007 Location: Indiana Posts: 1,757	Fifth person died in the state fair accident. http://www.theindychannel.com/news/28861040/detail.html

08-14-2011, 01:55 AM	#3
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,392	The video coverage of this tragedy is even more disturbing. Those poor people...

08-14-2011, 07:20 AM	#6
janet42 Three's Company Fan! Senior Member Join Date: Feb 22, 2007 Location: Indiana Posts: 1,757	Here is the article of the tragedy. http://www.indystar.com/article/2011...t\|IndyStar.com

08-14-2011, 03:01 PM	#9
Liza BestYearsofOurLives Forum Veteran Join Date: Apr 24, 2001 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 6,537	So sad. I was just there last weekend I was really worried, my uncle and his wife were planning on taking their kids there this weekend. So far I haven't received any news, so I assume they're all okay... Still just a tragedy. I'm so sorry for those that were hurt in this.

08-14-2011, 06:56 PM	#11
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	This is so sad. That footage is difficult to look at; those poor souls. God bless them.

08-15-2011, 08:17 AM	#12
Schmoopie Keep Calm and Love Snoopy Forum Star Join Date: Jul 13, 2008 Location: Lynnwood, Washington Posts: 15,697	I saw that on CNN Sunday afternoon. Just horrible news. Another reason why I don't like outdoor concerts.
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