Strong Winds Cause Stage Collapse at Mexico Rally, Killing 9
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Nine people were killed and 121 injured when a stage collapsed due to heavy winds at a campaign rally in San Pedro Garza García, Mexico. Presidential candidate Jorge Álvarez Máynez was unharmed but briefly hospitalized. The governor of Nuevo Leon state has pledged to cover funeral and hospital costs. The incident, caused by sudden gusty winds from nearby thunderstorms, has led to the suspension of all campaign activities by Álvarez Máynez. An investigation into the collapse is underway.
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