CLEVELAND COUNTY, N.C. — A stage collapsed at the Cleveland County Fairgrounds on Saturday night.
No one was hurt in the collapse at the fairgrounds, but the accident is forcing organizers to make some big changes.
Just hours before a concert was set to start at the Cleveland County Fairground, a gust of wind ripped through, toppling a stage.
An organizer said it happened when the stands were still empty, and no one was hurt.
More than 10,000 people were expected to show up for the American Legion World Series concerts. Saturday's lineup featured Christian artists, Mercy Me, Aaron Shust and the Afters. The show was cancelled Saturday.
Organizers said they did not want to take any chances with safety.
The wind ripped down part of the stage that held the overhead lighting and there was too much damage to fix before showtime.
The Afters tweeted a picture of the stage saying, "Scary moment today. The stage collapsed as we were sound checking. Thankful to God that we are all ok."
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