At least 9 dead as stage collapses at Mexico campaign rally

At least 50 other people were injured in the accident, some seriously, according to Nuevo Leon Governor Samuel Garcia.Local media footage of the accident showed a chaotic scene as the crowd fled the toppling stage while the lights and a giant screen crashed into the area where longshot presidential candidate Jorge Alvarez Maynez and members of his Citizens' Movement party were standing.

Candidates for senators and lawmakers from the party also participated.Maynez, who has suspended upcoming campaign events, said that he would remain at the scene until the last injured person was taken to hospital.Some members of his team were being treated at the hospital, he said, without specifying their injuries.'Pure panic'Jose Juan, who was at the rally, recounted how the structure came crashing down on the candidates and their supporters.'It hit me on the head and I fainted.

Least Dead As Stage Collapses At Mexico Campaign Rally

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