At the very least 5 individuals have been killed and 15 extra injured after a stage collapsed at an election marketing campaign rally in Mexico’s northern Nuevo León state, the native governor says.
The incident occurred as centre-left presidential candidate Jorge Alvarez Maynez was delivering a speech within the metropolis of San Pedro Garza Garcia, close to Monterrey.
The collapse was brought on by a sudden gust of wind, Mr Maynez mentioned in a submit on X.
Dramatic footage has emerged apparently exhibiting the second the lighting construction collapsed as a variety of individuals have been on the stage.
Video posted to social media confirmed Mr Maynez waving to his supporters after which working for security as a part of the construction toppled over.
State Governor Samuel Garcia urged native residents to remain indoors due to thunderstorms and robust winds within the space.
“When you can, keep away from going out as a result of there are storms and atypical winds. I’ll maintain you knowledgeable,” he wrote on X.
Mr Maynez is the candidate of the Residents’ Motion occasion and is at the moment trailing in third place in nationwide polls.
In a submit to X, he mentioned that he was unhurt within the collapse, however that a number of members of his workforce had been harm. He added that he was returning to the scene.
