1 dead, 100 hurt after St. Louis tent collapses

ST. LOUIS - St. Louis media outlets are reporting one person has been killed and up to 100 were hurt when high winds knocked down a large tent south of Busch Stadium.

KSDK reports five people were in critical condition Saturday afternoon after a tent at Kilroy's bar collapsed during a thunderstorm that blew through the area.

The report says the St. Louis Fire Department transported 17 people to a hospital, and 100 received medical treatment at the scene.

KMOX reports St. Louis Fire Chief Dennis Jenkerson says a few hundred people were celebrating in the tent after the Cardinals' victory over the Milwaukee Brewers in a baseball game when the storm hit.

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Officials respond to the scene where a tent blew over after high winds crossed the area, Saturday, April 28, 2012, in St. Louis. The tent was set up next to Kilroy's Sports Bar, where St. Louis Fire Chief Dennis Jenkerson said a few hundred people were celebrating after the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Milwaukee Brewers in a baseball game. KSDK reported that fire officials said five people were in critical condition and 100 people were treated at the scene. (AP Photo/KSDK-TV)