According to the Associated Press, fierce winds brought down a huge metal structure just minutes before the country duo were due to perform.
More than 12,000 concert-goers were immediately evacuated from the event at Indiana State Fair.
Following the shock incident, Sugarland lead singer Jennifer Nettles told the Associated Press in an official statement,
"I am so moved. Moved by the grief of those families who lost loved ones. Moved by the pain of those who were injured and the fear of their families. Moved by the great heroism as I watched so many brave Indianapolis fans actually run toward the stage to try and help lift and rescue those injured. Moved by the quickness and organization of the emergency workers who set up the triage and tended to the injured."
Fellow celebrities have also paid tribute on Twitter to those affected.
"Thoughts & prayers go out to the people of Indianapolis, their families & the band @sugarlandmusic in regards to the tragedy last night,” wrote singer Bret Michaels.
Meanwhile, Kelly Clarkson added,
"Just saw video footage of the stage collapsing at Sugarland's show in Indiana. Oh my gosh that is maybe one of scariest things I've ever seen. I pray everybody on their crew and the band is okay.”
And Blink 182’s Travis Barker wrote,
"My heart goes out 2 the families of the fans who lost their lives & anyone else that got hurt last nite at the Sugarland show in Indiana."
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