16 hurt as grandstand collapses at French castle
A grandstand collapsed at the Bienassis Castle in Erquy, northwest France, during the setup for a light show, injuring 16 people. Five were hospitalized, and authorities launched a probe into the cause.
Consensus
- A grandstand collapsed in Erquy, northwest France.
- The incident occurred before a light show at Bienassis Castle.
- Sixteen people were injured.
- Approximately 100 spectators were on the grandstand at the time of the collapse.
- Five injured people were hospitalized.
- A formal investigation into the cause of the collapse has been launched by authorities.
- Emergency services, including firefighters, medical teams, and gendarmes, responded to the scene.
Points of divergence
- The collapse happened in the evening on Tuesday, the day before the light show. — vesti
- The grandstand collapsed while spectators were taking their seats. — kommersant
Coverage (2 sources)
- In France, a stand collapsed before a light show, 16 people injured — Вести
- In France, 16 people injured after stand collapse at castle — Коммерсантъ