As reported by wsiltv.com, tragedy struck the Apollo Theatre in Belvidere, Illinois, on Friday night when the venue's entire roof collapsed during a metal rock concert. Tragically, one person lost their life, while 28 others were injured in the incident. Approximately 260 people were present inside the building at the time, including attendees, performers, and staff. Initial rescue efforts focused on clearing debris and safely evacuating those trapped. Emergency responders quickly set up a triage area, and a total of 28 individuals were transported to nearby hospitals. Of these, five suffered severe injuries, 18 faced moderate harm, and five sustained only minor wounds.
Despite reports indicating no direct tornado impact, Belvidere Fire Chief Shawn Schadle mentioned that severe weather conditions were present in the region. An investigation into the cause of the collapse is still underway.
Separately, rockrivercurrent.com noted that Governor JB Pritzker visited the Apollo Theatre on Sunday. He expressed gratitude to both concert-goers and emergency personnel for their swift responses following what was described as a tornado-related event. The governor also toured the damaged site and committed state assistance for Belvidere's recovery. Following his inspection, he issued a disaster declaration covering several counties, including Boone, Crawford, DuPage, Marion, and Sangamon, enabling access to state funds and resources.
The National Weather Service confirmed an EF-1 tornado traveled from Davis Junction to Belvidere, ultimately leading to the catastrophic roof failure. This devastating event claimed the life of Fred Livingston Jr., a 51-year-old father of three. In addition to the fatality, 48 others were injured, with five remaining critically ill. According to the Illinois Emergency Management Agency Director, most injuries resulted from blunt-force trauma and soft-tissue damage.
While the initial reports provided some details, further clarification may emerge as authorities continue investigating this shocking incident. My thoughts go out to all those affected by this tragedy.
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