One Killed / about 60 Hurt at a Country Music Festival
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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“One Killed / about 60 Hurt at a Country Music Festival”