[Instant News/Comprehensive Report] The Apollo Theater (The Apollo Theater), a music venue in Belvidere, Illinois, USA, was suspected of being hit by a tornado. The roof of the theater collapsed during a performance, causing 1 death and 28 injuries.

According to comprehensive foreign media reports, the Apollo Theater, a music venue in Belvidere, Illinois, originally held a metal rock concert on the evening of March 31 local time, but it was suspected that the place was hit by a tornado due to bad weather. 30 minutes later, it was reported that the roof of the theater collapsed, causing 1 death and 28 injuries.

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Local Fire Chief Shawn Schadle said it was not possible to determine whether the accident was caused by a tornado, but a tornado warning was issued for the area at around 7:45 p.m. EST, and 10 minutes later, the roof of the theater was reported to have collapsed.

Many local police and fire departments were dispatched to rescue the disaster. Of the 28 people injured, 5 were slightly injured, and the other 23 were moderately or seriously injured.

Schadle pointed out that there may be many more people injured.

"Many of the wounded may have been taken to hospital by their families themselves."

After the roof collapsed, the performance venue was in a state of chaos. Some people tried to rescue people trapped under the rubble. Outside the venue, many debris and debris could be seen scattered in the middle of the street in a large area, and many debris fell on nearby cars.

"It was chaotic and everyone was trying to leave the site through the fire doors. I saw people under the rubble and tried to pull them out and help them out," said an eyewitness who was there at the time.

In addition to the Apollo Theater, a building across the street was also damaged by the storm.

Fire crews have conducted an initial search of the incident and will conduct a secondary search to investigate the stability of the building.

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker stated that he will be in close contact with officials to obtain the latest news of the disaster, and will follow the instructions of local commanders to provide assistance with all his strength”; the metal band that was supposed to perform at the event also reported safety on Facebook and posted Fans are urged to seek shelter, stay safe, and return home quickly.

BREAKING: A large section of the roof of the Apollo Theater in Belvidere, Illinois has just collapsed during a concert. Rescue crews are on the scene. Further details: -



Mass Casualty event


- EMS requesting twenty ambulances to the scene


- Took place during a Morbid Angels… pic.twitter.com/u8kENEyKNk

— Brian Krassenstein (@krassenstein) April 1, 2023

Near the scene of the roof collapse of the theater, many vehicles were also affected.

(Associated Press)