Multiple people injured after tent blows over at West Virginia ball park
Strong winds during a weather delay toppled a fan tent, and WVU said five people were taken to hospitals for treatment.
- A severe thunderstorm hit a baseball game in Morgantown, West Virginia, causing a tent to blow over and injuring multiple fans.
- Five people were taken to the hospital, while several others were also injured when the tent collapsed due to strong winds.
- Witnesses described holding onto the tent to prevent it from blowing away and injuring others amidst the chaos.
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5 taken to the hospital after strong winds at NCAA tournament in West Virginia
Video from the storm showed rain and wind that reached speeds of 40 mph tearing up a tent, with one person flying through the air while trying to hold it down as another person rolls uncontrollably down a hill.
The incident occurred during the match, when a violent storm passed over the stadium. Strong gusts of wind toppled the tent structure, which fell on people nearby. As a result of the incident, five people were taken to the hospital. The match was interrupted, and emergency services secured the area until the weather improved. Read also: Nearly 1,800 fire department interventions. Storms and downpours hit Poland.
Several Fans Taken to Hospital After Strong Winds Impact West Virginia Super Regional Game
Five fans were taken to the hospital for treatment after suffering injuries due to strong winds impacting an event tent during the NCAA baseball tournament's Morgantown Super Regional clash between West Virginia and Cal Poly on Saturday, according to the Associated Press.
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Strong wind at NCAA baseball tournament in West Virginia sends 5 people to the hospital
Five people were taken to the hospital for treatment of injuries sustained when a strong wind tore through an area occupied by fans at the NCAA Morgantown Super Regional baseball tournament game between West Virginia and Cal Poly.
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