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Frederick Livingston Jr. was killed when the roof of the Apollo Theatre in Belvidere collapsed during a heavy metal concert due to an EF-1 tornado. His son, Alex, who was standing next to him, was unable to save him. More than 40 concertgoers were injured, some critically. The theater has been condemned, and band members have been moving out their equipment.
A man died and over 40 people were injured after the roof of the Apollo Theatre in Belvidere, Illinois collapsed during a sold-out metal concert on Friday evening. An EF-1 tornado with peak winds of 100 MPH and a max width of 900 yards was confirmed to have formed in the area. The man who died has been identified as Frederick Forest Livingston, Jr. More than 260 people were inside the theater when the collapse happened.
An EF-1 tornado struck Belvidere, Illinois, causing the roof of the historic Apollo Theatre to collapse, resulting in one fatality and 24 people remaining hospitalized, some in critical condition. A total of 48 people were treated for injuries. The tornado touched down near Davis Junction, striking locations in Ogle, Winnebago, and Boone Counties. The crowd at the theatre helped remove debris, freeing those trapped under the collapsed roof of the historic building. The National Weather Service issued a Tornado Warning for all of Boone County at 7:23 p.m., and officials say sirens were activated in Belvidere one minute later.
A tornado knocked down the roof of the Apollo Theatre in Belvidere, Illinois, during a Morbid Angel metal concert, killing one person and injuring 48 others. The tornado was part of a dangerous weather system that spawned dozens of tornadoes across the Midwest and the South, killing at least 21 people nationwide. The National Weather Service confirmed the damage was caused by an EF-1 tornado with winds as high as 100 mph. Construction crews spent Saturday morning clearing the damage and debris caused by the storm, which was mostly concentrated around the Apollo.
One person was killed and 28 others were injured when the roof of Belvidere's Apollo Theatre collapsed during a concert due to severe storms. A tornado warning had been issued for the area before the collapse occurred. Both the theatre and a building across the street sustained severe wind damage. The rescue effort involved numerous police, fire, and emergency medical services agencies, as well as bystanders who immediately stepped in to help the wounded.
One person died and 28 others were injured after the roof of the Apollo Theatre in Belvidere, Illinois collapsed during a sold-out metal concert. Severe storms with winds in excess of 50 mph were reported in the area at the time, and it's possible a tornado may have touched down. The theater's marquee and facade crashed onto State Street, littering the area with bricks and debris. First responders were on the scene within two minutes, and a second, more thorough search is being conducted to stabilize the building.
A structure collapse occurred during a concert at the Apollo Theatre in Belvidere, Illinois, as severe storms with 90 mph winds blew through. The collapse happened about 30 minutes into the concert, and the injuries are believed to be serious. The number of people injured was not immediately known, and there was a request for 20 ambulances. The Apollo Theatre opened in 1921 as a stage play, movie, and vaudeville venue.
One person died and at least 28 were hospitalized after the roof and awning collapsed at the Apollo Theatre in Belvidere, Illinois, during a concert. The collapse occurred minutes after a tornado warning was issued in the area. Emergency agencies and law enforcement from around the area were called in to help with the incident. The cause of the collapse is still unknown.