A roof collapse at the Apollo Theatre in Belvidere, Illinois killed one person and injured 28 others. An apparent tornado was caught on camera nearby.At least one person has died and 28 others are injured after the roof collapsed during a sold-out concert at the Apollo Theatre in Belvidere, Illinois, asThe Boone County sheriff's office confirmed multiple ambulances were called to the scene. Several people were seen being taken away on stretchers.
"We are currently sheltering in place, and want to extend our support and hope that everyone at the show tonight is safe,"WATCH | Metal fan waiting to hear from friends who were inside collapsed theaterTheresa Best, of Woodstock, was on her way to the concert when friends began calling her frantically to let her know what had happened. She said she has friends who were inside the theater that she hasn't been able to reach.
ABC7 Meteorologist Cheryl Scott said an intense storm cell hit the Belvidere area around 7:45 p.m., with winds in excess of 50 mph.Scott said it's possible a tornado may have touched down, but National Weather Service crews will have to survey the damage to confirm that.
Talk about bringing down the house!
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