Investigation underway after Bleacher collapse at Texas Rodeo injures 12 people

Authorities are investigating the weekend collapse of a portion of the grandstands at a Texas rodeo arena, injuring 12 people near San Antonio.

Emergency responders arrived at the rodeo arena shortly after 9 p.m. Saturday in Boerne, about 30 miles (50 kilometers) north of San Antonio, Boerne Fire Chief Walter Ball said.

Four people were treated at the scene of the crash Saturday night at the Kendall County Fairgrounds, while eight others were taken to hospitals, and six of them have since been released, according to Ball.

An initial inspection by Boerne firefighters and the city’s code compliance office Sunday morning found that a more thorough investigation by a structural engineer is needed to determine the cause of the collapse before the arena can be reopened.

According to a social media post by the Kendall County Fair Association, Sunday night’s rodeo performance was canceled, but attendees were able to enjoy the final day of the fair to eat, shop and see live entertainment.

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