Apollo Theater roof collapses in Belvidere, IL, leaving multiple people injured, Boone County sheriff says.Multiple people have been injured after the roof collapsed at the Apollo Theatre in Belvidere, Illinois, asThe Boone County sheriff's office confirms multiple ambulances have been called to the scene. Several people were seen being taken away on stretchers.
The theater's marquee and faade crashed onto State Street, littering the area with bricks and debris as first responders scrambled to help the wounded. A show was going on at the time of the collapse. Metal band Morbid Angel, along with Revocation and Skeletal Remains, was scheduled to perform at 7 p.m., with doors opening at 6 p.m.
Gov. JB Pritzker tweeted that his administration is closely monitoring the situation and is in touch with local officials. This is a breaking news story. ABC7 Eyewitness News has a reporter and crew on the way to the scene. Check back for updates.
RexChapman Wasn’t there a warning all day about multiple tornadoes? Why would they be attending a concert? I hope they all survive this. How awful.
Omg.💔
idontexistTore Morbid Angels death satanic band headlining. No coincidences.
The tornado activity has been horrible today. Glad I'm on the east coast. Praying for our country.
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