One killed, dozens injured when roof collapses at Apollo Theatre in Belvidere amid severe storms

-- The roof and marquee collapse Friday evening amid severe weather during a concert at the Apollo Theatre in Belvidere, Illinois.Belvidere Fire Chief Shawn Schadle said five people were rushed from the scene with severe injuries, 18 with moderate injuries, and five more with minor injuries.The collapse was reported as severe storms with 90 mph winds blew through. Morbid Angel, Revocation, and Skeletal RemainsThe collapse happened about 30 minutes into the concert.

Illinois state Rep. Dave Vella said he was out to dinner with his wife in nearby Rockford, and rushed to Belvidere once he found out about the collapse. A Chicago Fire Department source said there was a request for 20 ambulances. Multiple police and fire departments were sent to the scene. Vella said hundreds of people were at the concert, and a lot of scared family members were at the scene late Friday.

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