Wind gusts tear tent, injure five at WVU NCAA baseball game

Five people were transported to a hospital after powerful wind gusts tore through a fan area during an NCAA baseball tournament game in Morgantown, West Virginia, on Saturday. The incident occurred during a weather delay at the sold-out Morgantown Super Regional game between West Virginia University and Cal Poly.

According to the university, strong winds estimated at 40 miles per hour struck an area known as Randy’s Ridge, a popular grassy hillside beyond Kendrick Family Ballpark where fans gather to watch games. The gusts uprooted a large event tent, sending it airborne across a nearby parking lot. Video from the scene showed the tent being torn apart, with one person lifted into the air while attempting to hold it down and another person rolling uncontrollably down the hill. Fans scrambled for safety as the structure collapsed.

West Virginia University police confirmed that five individuals were injured and taken to a hospital for treatment. Numerous first responders who were on site for the game provided immediate medical aid. University athletics spokesperson Michael Fragale said officials have been in touch with healthcare providers to support the recovery of those affected.