Mexican president says high wind toppled a stage at a campaign rally, killing 4 and injuring 15

[RandySF]

CDMX — Mexico's president confirmed Wednesday night that the collapse of a stage during a campaign rally in northern Mexico has killed four people and injured 15.

The stage collapse, caused by a strong gust of wind, occurred during an event attended by presidential long-shot candidate Jorge Álvarez Máynez, who was sent flying by the wind.

Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador said he “sends a hug to family members, friends of the victims and political supporters.”

Videos of the collapse painted social media on Wednesday night, showing people screaming, running away and climbing out from under metal polls.


https://www.wcvb.com/article/high-wind-toppled-a-stage-at-mexico-campaign-rally/60877948