Stadium roof collapses during bullfight: 4 dead, 18-month-old newborn too; More than 100 injured, of which 30 are serious

Posted on 27th Jun 2022 by rohit kumar

Four people died when the roof of a bullfight arena collapsed in Colombia. More than 100 people were injured. Of these, 30 are seriously injured. An 18-month-old baby was also among the dead. The accident took place in the city of El Spinal in Tolima state.

 

Colombian President Gostavo Petro has shared the video of the incident. While the mayor of Espinal, Juan Carlos Tamayo, confirmed the accident in a social post. He told that 800 people were sitting there when the wooden roof collapsed. It can be seen in the video that as soon as a part of the three-floor arena collapsed, there was a stampede.

 

30 people seriously injured

 

Tolima Governor Jose Ricardo Orozco told the local 'Blue Radio' that we currently have four deaths reported. There are two females, one male and one 18-month-old newborn. Espinal Mayor Juan Carlos Tamayo said in a statement that what happened at the Bullfight Arena was tragic.

 

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