A sudden gust of wind ripped through the hillside near the Kendrick Family Baseball Field on Saturday afternoon, sending a large canopy crashing onto the stands where fans had gathered to watch the West Virginia University baseball game in Granville.
The collapse, which occurred during a brief but intense storm, left several spectators injured, prompting a rapid deployment of emergency personnel from surrounding counties.
Local 5 News reporter on the scene described the chaos, noting that multiple tents began to flutter in the wind before one finally gave way, sending a wave of fabric onto the crowd.
One individual attempted to cling to the falling structure but was knocked down and sustained injuries, according to the reporter's live updates.
Emergency Response
Ambulances arrived within minutes, and first responders worked quickly to assess the situation and transport the injured to nearby medical facilities.
Despite the swift response, officials from the 911 dispatch center were unable to confirm the exact number of people hurt or the extent of their injuries, citing the ongoing nature of the incident.
University officials have not yet released a detailed statement, and the cause of the wind gust that triggered the collapse remains under investigation.