Ceiling Collapses During Concert In Minneapolis

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 MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minneapolis Fire Department reports that the ceiling of a downtown concert venue has partially collapsed, injuring several people.

The department tweeted that crews evacuated First Avenue and were checking the building late Wednesday night. The department said three to four people were injured and added later two were taken to a hospital for evaluation.

 

Ceiling collapse at @FirstAvenue. #wcco pic.twitter.com/0PiXSfH8j6
— Jennifer Mayerle (@jennifermayerle) August 13, 2015

 

TV station KARE reports the incident happened around 10:15 p.m. during a concert.

A concert goer tells the Minneapolis Star Tribune the band had just finished its fourth song when the musicians suddenly ran offstage. Todd Johnson says he saw part of the ceiling had fallen and water was streaming down. He says another piece fell about a minute later.

Short glimpse at the chaos at @FirstAvenue pic.twitter.com/EzSBx4Yaw5
— TheCodfather (@CodyZiemke42) August 13, 2015

 

The fire department says crews shut off water flow to pipes in the ceiling area.

Police responded to assist with traffic control.

Thanks for the well wishes, everyone. We'll post more info as we get it.
— First Avenue (@FirstAvenue) August 13, 2015

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