Fair reopens after 5 deaths

THE Indiana State Fair reopened yesterday after first pausing to remember five people killed in a stage collapse.

Tue, 16 Aug, 2011 - 01:00

The tragedy occurred when wind gusts of 100-110km/h toppled the stage where an estimated 12,000 people were waiting to see the band, Sugarland on Saturday night.

About 50 people were taken to hospital, some critically injured.

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