9 dead and at least 54 injured when Mexico's presidential campaign stage collapses [VIDEOS]

Tragedy struck a campaign rally in Mexico on Wednesday, leaving a devastating impact as nine lives were lost and several others injured when a stage collapsed under strong winds. The events happened during a campaign event held by presidential candidate Jorge Álvarez Máynez in the city of San Pedro Garza García, located in the northeast of the country.

Fortunately, the candidate Álvarez Máynez came out of the accident unscathed. However, the seriousness of the situation led to his brief hospitalization as a precautionary measure. The collapse occurred while Álvarez Máynez was addressing the crowd at the rally.

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The governor of the state of Nuevo Leon in Mexico, Samuel García, provided an update on the tragic incident, noting that at least 54 people were injured. Rescue efforts were immediately launched to extract individuals trapped under the weight of the collapsed stage.

A particularly distressing aspect is that among the deceased there is a minor, as confirmed by Governor García in a publication in X. He also stated that some of the injured victims are stable while others are subjected to surgical interventions to solve their injuries.

Footage shared widely on social media captured the exact moment a powerful gust of wind caused the stage to collapse. Watching the video, Álvarez Máynez and his team can be seen quickly seeking shelter as the structure, including a large video screen, collapses onto the stage and into the surrounding audience area.

BREAKING REPORT: ⚠️ The stage collapses at a MASSIVE POLITICAL RALLY in northern Mexico.

Multiple injured, at least 4 dead.

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Here's another angle on the stage collapse in Mexico tonight.

At least 4 have died.

The Mexican presidential candidate escapes at the last second.pic.twitter.com/q9fo3W7iUx

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Forecasting dangerous weather conditions, Mexico's weather service had warned of wind gusts reaching speeds of up to 70 kilometers per hour (43 miles per hour) starting Wednesday afternoon. These winds played a crucial role in the unfortunate turn of events.

In response to the tragedy, Álvarez Máynez made the decision to suspend all campaign activities. However, he has emphasized his commitment to remain present in the State not only to monitor the situation diligently, but also to support the victims in this period of adversity.

During a press conference, Álvarez Máynez revealed that the Civil Protection teams had made assessments on “the structure of the set” before the event. However, the magnitude of the wind gusts exceeded expectations and caught the organizers off guard.

Álvarez Máynez has expressed the need for an investigation into the incident, and has highlighted a thorough investigation to determine the causes of the tragic collapse.

Governor Garcia warned people living nearby to stay indoors as the region was expected to experience additional bouts of strong winds, storms and rain.

Regrettably, the upcoming presidential elections in Mexico, scheduled for June 2, have been marked by an escalation of political violence and targeted killings. Data compiled by research group Data Cívica for the period up to April 1 reveals that 28 candidates have already suffered attacks, and 16 have lost their lives. These numbers indicate a disturbing trend, surpassing even the bloodiest election cycles in the country's history.

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