Mexico – Chaos erupted today at a local mayoral campaign event in San Pedro Garza, Mexico, as a stage collapsed, leaving at least nine people dead and another 36 injured.
The incident occurred during a rally for presidential candidate Jorge Alavarez Maynez, who narrowly escaped the disaster.
The roof of the stage, equipped with lights, speakers and scaffolding, came crashing down while several candidates were cheering on Maynez during his speech.
Shocking video footage captured the moment when chaos broke out as people tried to escape from under the debris.
Maynez was also on the stage when it collapsed but managed to escape without any major injuries.
He later released a statement expressing his condolences to the families of those who lost their lives and thanking his supporters for their prayers.
“I am deeply saddened by this tragic incident and my thoughts are with the families of those who lost their lives. I am grateful to have escaped unharmed and I want to thank everyone for their prayers,” said Maynez.
According to eyewitnesses, the atmosphere quickly turned from excitement to panic as screams filled the air and people rushed to help those trapped under the debris.
Emergency services arrived shortly after and worked tirelessly to rescue survivors and provide medical assistance.
Local authorities are investigating what caused the stage collapse but initial reports suggest that strong winds may have been a contributing factor.
However, some witnesses claim that they saw suspicious individuals tampering with the structure before it gave way.
This tragedy has shocked not only the people of Mexico but also the international community. Many world leaders have expressed their condolences and offered their support to the victims and their families.
President Trump tweeted, “My heart goes out to the victims of the stage collapse in Mexico. Such a terrible tragedy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.”
The incident has raised concerns about safety measures at political rallies and events, particularly in developing countries like Mexico.
Maynez’s opponents have called for an investigation into the incident and for stricter safety regulations to be put in place for future events.
Here is a video of the horrifying incident.
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