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One Killed / about 60 Hurt at a Country Music Festival

August 1st 2009 in Concerts, News

Terrible news folks. One person was killed and about 60 were hurt at a country music festival, the Big Valley Jamboree,  near the western Canadian city of Edmonton Saturday when the main stage collapsed during a heavy storm. It is reported that Billy Currington was wrapping up his set at the four-day event near Camrose, about one hour’s drive southeast of Edmonton, when the accident happened. (Reuters Canada)

Update – the number of injured has been increased to 75.

Big Valley Jamboree Disaster Press Conference

Big Valley Jamboree Fan Footage 1

Big Valley Jamboree Fan Footage 2

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