5 taken to the hospital after strong winds at NCAA tournament
Summary
Five people were taken to the hospital after strong winds hit the area where fans were watching a baseball game at the Morgantown Super Regional NCAA tournament. The wind caused damage to tents and made some people fall, while the game was paused due to the weather.Key Facts
- The incident happened during the NCAA baseball game between West Virginia and Cal Poly.
- Winds reached speeds of about 40 miles per hour and caused a tent to collapse.
- Five people were injured and sent to the hospital for treatment.
- Fans in an area called Randy’s Ridge tried to hold down tents as the wind blew strongly.
- The storm caused power outages in nearby Pittsburgh.
- The game was delayed because of the weather conditions.
- West Virginia University confirmed they are helping those affected recover.
- West Virginia won the game 17-1 and advanced to the College World Series for the first time.
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