A tent collapsed during a church's 20th anniversary celebration in Moneta, Virginia, on Friday evening, resulting in one death and 22 injuries. The incident occurred as heavy rain, lightning, and strong winds affected the area, approximately 124 miles southwest of Richmond. According to Shelley Basinger, a spokesperson for Bedford County, the EastLake Community Church was conducting an outdoor service when the tent fell. Abbey Johnston, acting chief of Bedford County Fire and Rescue, reported that attendees were in the process of leaving the tent when it collapsed.
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Tent Collapse at Virginia Church Celebration Results in One Fatality and 22 Injuries
A tent collapse during a Virginia church's anniversary celebration led to one death and 22 injuries. The incident occurred in Moneta amid severe weather conditions, including heavy rain and strong winds.
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