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Tent collapses as Virginia church celebrates 20th anniversary, killing 1 and injuring 22
A storm brought down a large tent during an outdoor service, and officials said 22 people were hospitalized while 11 others were released.
- On Friday, a tent collapse at EastLake Community Church in Moneta, Bedford County, killed one person and hospitalized 22 others during the church's 20th anniversary service.
- A National Weather Service Severe Thunderstorm Warning preceded the incident; Pastor Troy Keaton described a sudden "burst of wind" that lifted the tent as he dismissed the congregation.
- First responders arrived immediately to provide care; Carilion Clinic is coordinating with local partners while officials confirmed 11 of the 22 hospitalized individuals have been released.
- Virginia Delegate Sam Rasoul, who represents nearby Roanoke, wrote on Facebook that the tragedy struck "as the storm that just hit, knocked down a large tent." Rocky Mount Mayor Holland Perdue also expressed condolences.
- EastLake Community Church officials announced they are "trusting in the Lord" for strength while navigating the situation as authorities investigate the collapse; the surrounding Lynchburg area remains under a Flash Flood Warning.
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Tent collapses during Virginia church's 20th anniversary celebration, killing 1 and injuring 22
Officials say a large tent collapsed during a Virginia church’s 20th anniversary celebration, killing one person and injuring nearly two dozen others. A spokesperson for Bedford County says heavy rain, lightning and strong winds tore through Moneta on Friday as…
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Officials say a large tent collapsed during a Virginia church’s 20th anniversary celebration, killing one person and injuring 22 others.
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