Sugarland Concert Stage Collapse - Indiana State Fair - Video

High winds toppled the stage at the Indiana State Fair just as Sugarland was about to perform. Five people have been confirmed dead and at least 40 people injured. Officials fear more casualties.

This was so scary!

Our thoughts go out to all the victims.

From THR:

A massive gust of wind turned a festive concert at the Indiana State Fair into a tragic event on Saturday night. At least four people died and dozens were injured when a strong wind blew through the concert venue just before Sugarland was to take the stage.

Winds on Saturday night were estimated between winds between 60 and 70 mph.
The Indianapolis Department of Public Safety posted on its Twitter page the death toll and wrote that 40 people had been taken to hospitals in the area. An unknown number are in critical condition.

The duo Sugarland were headlining the event. They wrote on their Twitter: “We are all right. We are praying for our fans, and the people of Indianapolis. We hope you'll join us. They need your strength.”

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Four die, 40 hurt in stage collapse: wane.com