Indiana State Fair

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The stage collapses at the Indiana State Fair August 13, 2011 in Indianapolis, Indiana. The stage fell just before country duo Sugarland were scheduled to perform.

The country pop duo Sugarland is asking for prayers from fans following a deadly accident before one of the band’s scheduled appearances.
Saturday evening at the Indiana State Fair in Indianapolis,  shortly before Sugarland (singer–songwriters Jennifer Nettles and Kristian Bush) had been set to begin its set, a stage collapsed, sending steel scaffolding into the crowd below and reportedly killing at least five people and injuring dozens more.
Sugarland tweeted this after the tragedy: “We are all right. We are praying for our fans, and the people of Indianapolis. We hope you’ll join us. They need your strength.”
Here’s what other musicians and country stars are saying about the deadly accident.
Blake Shelton: “My prayers to the people at the Sugarland concert in Indianapolis…. Absolutely shocking and hard to comprehend… Beyond belief…”
Kelly Clarkson: “Just saw video footage of the stage collapsing at Sugarland’s show in Indiana. Oh my gosh that is maybe one of scariest things I’ve ever seen. I pray everybody on their crew and the band is okay.”
Sara Bareilles (who had opened for Sugarland before stage collapsed): “I’m speechless and feel so helpless. Please send love and prayers to Indianapolis tonight. My heart aches for the lives lost.