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Watch: Moment roof collapses at a rodeo arena due to snow

Watch: Moment roof collapses at a rodeo arena due to snow

Summary

The roof of the Saline County Fairgrounds rodeo arena in Benton, Arkansas, fell down due to heavy snow and sleet from a winter storm. No one was hurt, but the storm caused power outages and led to multiple deaths in parts of the US. The county plans to move events and work on building a new arena for agricultural and youth programs.

Key Facts

  • The roof collapse happened at the Saline County Fairgrounds rodeo arena in Benton, Arkansas.
  • Snow and sleet from a winter storm caused the roof to fall.
  • Nobody was injured in the roof collapse.
  • The winter storm affected large areas of the US, causing deaths and power outages.
  • Saline County will relocate events while planning a new arena.
  • The new arena will focus on supporting agricultural and rodeo youth programs.

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