Stage Collapse at Mexico Campaign Rally Kills Five

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Stage Collapse at Mexico Campaign Rally Kills Five
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A stage collapse at a presidential election rally in Nuevo León, Mexico, killed nine people, including a child, and injured about 50 others. The incident occurred during a speech by centre-left candidate Jorge Alvarez Maynez, who was uninjured. The collapse was caused by a sudden gust of wind. The victims included eight adults and one child, and three of the injured required surgery. The tragedy has led to the suspension of upcoming campaign events.

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