Five fans were killed and 40 were injured last night when the stage at the Indiana State Fair collapsed just before country duo Sugarland performed.
High winds reportedly caused the collapse after Sara Bareilles performed. A reporter for WANE-TV wrote (via TMZ): "The wind just picked up and the stage just caught and the roof just caught and it went up like a sail and then it crashed forward into the people standing in the front. There were people trapped underneath and everyone was running and screaming. They were asking any medics or nurses not to leave."
Sugarland tweeted condolences Saturday night about the horrible accident: "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."
Bareilles also took to Twitter to offer her support: "I'm speechless and feel so helpless. Please send love and prayers to Indianapolis tonight. My heart aches for the lives lost."
Few details have been released about the condition of the 40 injured fans, though it is believed some are still in critical condition. Three children are being treated at the Riley Hospital for Children.
See more pictures and video of the accident here:
People crowd around the collapsed stage at the Indiana State Fair August 13, 2011 in Indianapolis, Indiana. The stage fell just before country duo Sugarland were scheduled to perform, killing at least four people and injuring as many as 40 more. (Getty Images)
People crowd around the collapsed stage at the Indiana State Fair August 13, 2011 in Indianapolis, Indiana. The stage fell just before country duo Sugarland were scheduled to perform, killing at least four people and injuring as many as 40 more. (Getty Images)
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