Five people have died and at least 45 others were hospitalized with injuries after a stage collapsed at the Indiana State Fair on Saturday night where Sugarland was about to play a concert. Wind gusts brought down a canopy, scaffolding and other stage rigging in just seconds. The horrific event happened after opening act Sara Bareilles finished her set and before Sugarland took the stage.
Jennifer Nettles and Kristian Bush posted to the Sugarland website, “We are all right…Many of our fans and friends in Indianapolis may not be. Please keep them in your thoughts, prayers, or whatever form of strength you are able to send.”
Just before the stage fell to the ground, an announcement was made that high winds were moving into the area and the show’s 15-thousand attendees were reportedly told to be ready to seek shelter. Fair activities were closed today but will reopen tomorrow with plans for a memorial service to remember those killed and injured. Sugarland also canceled their concert in Iowa tonight, but will resume their tour on Thursday in Albuquerque.
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