Apollo theater collapse

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1 dead, at least 28 injured after roof collapses at the Apollo Theatre ... (CNN)

One person was killed and 28 others were injured after a full roof collapse at the Apollo Theatre in Belvidere, Illinois, on Friday evening, officials said.

“We are currently sheltering in place, and want to extend our support and hope that everyone at the show tonight is safe. “We continue to assessing other damages in many counties across Illinois.” “I’ve been in touch with officials for updates and to direct any available resources we can,” he said in a They’re also looking into the stabilization of the building,” Schadle said. JB Pritzker said he is “closely monitoring” the situation. At the Apollo Theatre, 28 people were transported by ambulance to nearby hospitals, Schadle said.

1 dead, over 40 injured after roof of Illinois theater collapses during ... (ABC News)

The roof of a northern Illinois theater collapsed Friday night during a metal concert, leaving dozens of people injured and one dead, officials said.

"We lost a brother in Metal last night, and many were hurt and injured in this tragedy," said the band while thanking everyone who helped get people to safety. A tornado watch was in effect for the Boone County area from 2:30 p.m. "It just was pitch-black for a second, a big giant boom and you just smell the dust and everything in the air," Nissen said. A tornado warning was subsequently issued from 7:23 p.m. More than 40 people were injured in the incident at the Apollo Theatre in Belvidere, which was hosting a heavy metal concert at the time, officials said. "Obviously we all know the weather is coming in but it's the Midwest. I just started pulling the debris away from underneath just to try to figure out where she was. "Fred had a big heart and cared for others deeply." We get these kinds of super tornado warnings all the time and 99% of the time it's uneventful." local time; at 7:47 p.m., there were reports of the roof collapse, he said. It is still a tragedy." "We are very fortunate in certain situations.

Storm collapses roof of theater, trapping concertgoers and killing man (The Washington Post)

A storm collapsed the roof of the Apollo Theatre in Belvidere, Ill., killing a man during a concert Friday. Residents worry that the venue may not bounce ...

It was good for the community,” Flynn said. The former movie theater had become a popular venue for quinceañera celebrations and all-ages concerts, including the Friday night show. “Now it’ll be like a ghost town.” “We would like to express how truly thankful we are for those in attendance (Fans, Venue Staff, Bands and Crew) that assisted with getting people out and to safety.” Officials declined to identify the man. But because of that, we had lives that were saved,” Illinois Emergency Management Agency Director Alicia Tate-Nadeau said, referencing the fire department’s search-and-rescue effort.

Gov. JB Pritzker visits site of Apollo Theatre roof collapse that killed ... (WLS-TV)

Gov. JB Pritzker is visiting the site of the Apollo Theatre roof collapse that killed Frederick Forest Livingston Jr. in Belvidere, IL.

They come to the events from all over, so I look forward to the next step of the recovery," Morris said. She said she has friends who were inside the theater that she hadn't been able to reach. "The metal community is so nice, and my heart just aches for anybody who did lose their life," Best said. And I'm kind of glad I did," said Payton Kolec, who lives in Belvidere. "I just remember seeing all these people lifting the roof off of the people. "It was scary. "If I didn't get to that door and grab the handle, I would've been gone. Natalie Mulhall's 24-year-old son was at the concert with a friend and his friend's dad. But then the roof collapsed," Johnson explained. "The people of Illinois know that when others are hurting. The Boone County Sheriff's Office confirmed multiple ambulances were called to the scene, and several people were seen being taken away on stretchers. Around 260 people were inside the theater when the collapse happened.

Man Killed in Roof Collapse at Belvidere's Apollo Theatre Identified (NBC Chicago)

Authorities in Belvidere have identified the man who was killed when a roof collapsed during a concert at the Apollo Theatre as severe storms wreaked havoc ...

Fred was a car (proud owner of a 1967 GTO) and Heavy Metal enthusiast," the statement read. Fred was a son, brother, father, uncle and grandpa. There was absolutely nothing we could do."

Belvidere tornado Apollo theater roof collapse victim identified as ... (FOX 32 Chicago)

A heavy metal concert was in progress in the theater when the roof caved in on Friday night.

There was a tornado warning siren at 7:24 p.m. Emergency personnel were called to the roof collapse at 7:47 p.m. A heavy metal concert was in progress in the theater when the roof caved in on Friday night.

Man killed in Apollo Theater collapse identified (WIFR)

BELVIDERE, Ill. (WIFR) - Fred Livingston, Jr., 50, has been identified as the man killed in the Friday night roof collapse at the Apollo Theater.

First responders say 28 people were taken to the hospital for treatment. He’s also described as a metal music lover, loving, selfless and funny. (WIFR) - Fred Livingston, Jr., 50, has been identified as the man killed in the Friday night roof collapse at the Apollo Theater.

1 dead, 28 injured after Apollo Theatre roof collapses during sold ... (WLS-TV)

A roof collapse at the Apollo Theatre in Belvidere, Illinois killed one person and injured 28 others. An apparent tornado was caught on camera nearby.

"This does hurt. "I just hope all my friends are OK." She said she has friends who were inside the theater that she hasn't been able to reach. "Right now our focus is on making sure everyone in the venue tonight is ok and gets home." Several people were seen being taken away on stretchers. BELVIDERE, Ill.

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