Nine dead as high wind topples stage at Mexican campaign rally

Events were being held in anticipation of the June 2 presidential, state and municipal elections Picture: Alberto Lopez/AP

The collapse of a stage during an election campaign rally in northern Mexico has killed at least nine people, including a child, and injured 63, the country’s governor has said.

The stage was sent flying by a strong gust of wind during an event attended by presidential long-shot candidate Jorge Alvarez Maynez.