Tent collapses during Virginia church’s 20th anniversary celebration, killing 1 and injuring 22

A large tent collapsed during a Virginia church’s 20th anniversary celebration on Friday evening, killing one person and injuring nearly two dozen others, officials said. Heavy rain, lightning and strong winds tore through Moneta, a small community about 124 miles (200 kilometers) southwest of Richmond, as the EastLake Community Church was holding an outdoor service, … Read more

1 killed, others injured in Virginia church tent collapse amid high winds

One person was killed and 11 others were taken to hospitals after a large tent at a Virginia church event collapsed during a storm and high winds Friday, authorities said. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. The tent collapsed around 6:45 p.m. as an event was … Read more

1 killed, 22 injured in Virginia church tent collapse

One person was killed and 22 more were injured Friday after a tent collapsed due to severe weather at a church in a small community in Virginia, local officials said. The incident occurred Friday night during an outdoor service at East Lake Community Church in Moneta, Virginia.  Eleven people were transported to local hospitals, and 11 … Read more