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Tornado causes theatre roof to collapse and crush people

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The Apollo Theatre in Belvidere, Illinois, was overcome by a suspected tornado on Friday night when the funnel caused a partial roof and marquee collapse. Among the rubble, one individual was found dead, and dozens of people were injured, necessitating more than 20 emergency vehicles and personnel to arrive on the scene. Witnesses observed emergency personnel carefully digging through the fallen debris, searching for anybody who could potentially be trapped underneath, while others were carried …

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Man trapped in a trench for 8+ hours after the ground collapsed

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An Allentown man was freed after a trench collapsed and trapped him inside for 8 hours. A crew of firefighters removed the man from the trench shortly before 10:30 p.m., after the collapse occurred just before 2 p.m. Despite being buried neck-deep in dirt, the trapped worker was alert and talking to rescuers the entire time. After the whole ordeal, he got some exciting news about his family. Just before being lifted out of the …

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Three died and two injured in Charlotte scaffolding collapse

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On Monday morning, January 2, an industrial accident involving a scaffolding collapse occurred in the Dilworth Area of Charlotte, North Carolina. The incident resulted in the deaths of three construction workers, with two others being injured. Industrial Accident; 700 block of East Morehead St; construction site. — Charlotte Fire Dept (@CharlotteFD) January 2, 2023 Reports from Charlotte Fire Department stated that the incident happened sometime after 9 a.m. at a construction site situated on East …

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Bridge Collapses During Construction And Kills A Worker

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One person died and three others were injured when a bridge under construction near Kearney collapsed. The bridge was nearing completion, according to the Clay County Sheriff’s Office. The three survivors were able to free themselves from the collapse and were taken to get medical assistance for their injuries. They were able to free themselves from the collapse and were taken to hospitals with minor injuries. There were no previous indications of structural issues with …

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Wild Drone Video Shows The Stands At A Bullfighting Arena Collapse

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Colombia bullfight stands collapse, causing deaths and injuries – The Washington Post The President of Colombia posted this video with these comments: “I hope that all the people affected by the collapse of the Plaza de El Espinal can come out of their wounds unscathed. This had already happened before in Sincelejo. I ask the mayors not to authorize more shows with the death of people or animals.” Espero que todas las personas afectadas por …

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