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tragedy2 years ago•2 min saved

Tragedy Strikes Belvidere: Tornado and Theater Roof Collapse Leave One Dead.

The family of Fred Livingston, Jr. identified him as the victim of the deadly roof collapse at the Apollo Theater in Belvidere, Illinois, caused by an EF-1 tornado. Livingston leaves behind three sons and a grieving family. In total, 28 people were taken to local hospitals by paramedics and another 48 people sought treatment on their own. Morbid Angel released a statement expressing condolences to the family and friends of the victim.

via MyStateline.com|

#belvidere #morbid-angel #theater-roof-collapse

tragedy2 years ago•4 min saved

Fatal Roof Collapse at Illinois Theater During Morbid Angel Show.

The roof of the Apollo Theatre in Belvidere, Illinois, collapsed during a storm on Friday night, killing one person and injuring 40 others who were attending a concert headlined by Morbid Angel. Emergency responders and concertgoers worked together to rescue those trapped under the rubble. The fast response prevented a worse tragedy, according to officials. The theater, a historic site and landmark in Belvidere, has been condemned after the storm, and engineers will determine whether it can be salvaged.

via The Washington Post|

#belvidere #concert-venue-collapse #emergency-response

tragedy2 years ago•3 min saved

Fatal Roof Collapse at Illinois Theater During Storm

One person died and dozens were injured when a sudden storm caused the roof to collapse on a venue hosting a heavy metal show headlined by Morbid Angel in Belvidere, Illinois. The band canceled their scheduled show in Joliet, Illinois on Saturday night in the wake of the tragedy. The incident occurred roughly 30 minutes into the 7 p.m. concert at Belvidere’s historic, century-old Apollo Theatre. The storm hit the Apollo Theatre just as Brazilian death metal band Crypta finished their set. In addition to the one death, five more people were rushed to nearby hospitals with severe injuries, while 18 more had moderate injuries.

via Rolling Stone|

#belvidere #illinois #morbid-angel

natural-disaster2 years ago•7 min saved

Fatal Roof Collapse at Belvidere Theater During Concert Leaves Dozens Injured.

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.

via Chicago Sun-Times|

#apollo-theatre #belvidere #midwest

accidents2 years ago•1 min saved

Roof Collapse at Belvidere's Apollo Theater Injures Concertgoers During Storm.

The roof of the Apollo Theater in Belvidere, Illinois collapsed during a storm while the heavy metal band Morbid Angel was scheduled to perform. Multiple people were injured and evacuated on stretchers to awaiting ambulances. The extent of the injuries is unknown at this time. A line of powerful storms swept through the Midwest with winds projected to reach up to 75 mph Friday night, downing power lines and trees throughout the northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin region.

via MyStateline.com|

#accidents #apollo-theater #belvidere