Winds topple church tent during Bedford County revival, 1 dead and 22 injured
TL;DR
A large tent collapsed at EastLake Community Church during a weeklong revival in Bedford County, Va., after gusty winds from thunderstorms. One person died at the scene and 22 were hurt (11 hospitalized, 11 treated on-site). The tent had passed a safety inspection days earlier; authorities and first responders provided aid as widespread storms caused power outages and downed trees. Political leaders offered condolences; the incident disrupted a community event celebrating the church's 20th anniversary.
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