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Tent collapses during outdoor church service, killing 1 and injuring 22 Share Add Us On Google Add as a preferred source on Google MONETA, Va. ( WDBJ /Gray News) - One person is dead after a tent collapsed during an outdoor church service, officials said. Multiple people were injured after the tent collapsed at EastLake Community Church during an outdoor service on Friday, according to Bedford County Fire and Rescue Deputy Chief Abbey Johnston. Crews responded just after 6:45 p.m. Johnston said 11 people were taken to a hospital, and 11 others were treated and released on the scene. Prior to the collapse, a severe storm cell moved through the area, bringing heavy rain, lightning and strong winds. Officials say the weather conditions caused the tent structure to fail. The tent had passed an inspection conducted by the Bedford County Division of Building Inspections on Tuesday, June 9. The incident is still being investigated. Emergency personnel and resources from neighboring localities responded to assist at the scene, including Moneta Volunteer Fire Department, Roanoke County, Franklin County, the City of Roanoke, and the City of Lynchburg. Copyright 2026 WDBJ via Gray Local Medi…

Multiple injuries reported after tent collapse during outdoor service at ... BEDFORD COUNTY, Va.–9:16 p.m. Update: Bedford County Fire & Rescue officials have confirmed that there has been one fatality, and 22 people have been hospitalized after a tent collapse at EastLake Community Church Friday night. Officials tell 10 News that 11 people have been released. Gov. Abigail Spanberger also issued the following statement Friday night: My heart is heavy with the news of the tragedy at EastLake Community Church this evening. I am grateful for the quick response of first responders, and our team is in close contact with the response team on the ground to provide assistance. I am praying for the EastLake Community Church and all who are impacted, and we will continue to support the community during this difficult time. EastLake Community Church Pastor also issued the following written statement to 10 News Friday night: Our church family suffered a great tragedy tonight after an outdoor tent collapsed during a celebration service for our 20th anniversary. Just as I had walked on to the stage to release the people to their cars a burst of wind picked up the tent. There were several…

EastLake Community Church tent collapse videos: Watch shocking moment from Moneta, Virginia amid multiple injuries Congressman Morgan Griffith of Virginia issued a statement after multiple injuries were reported when a tent collapsed at EastLake Community Church on Friday.

Tent collapses during service at Eastlake Community Church in Moneta ... Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Severe weather has caused a tent to collapse at Eastlake Community Church in Moneta. Multiple injuries are reported. Eastlake Community Church has released the following statement on its Facebook page : "During our service tonight, a severe weather incident caused a failure of an outdoor tent. First responders are on site providing care to those in need. We would appreciate your prayers and your patience as we navigate this situation. We are trusting in the Lord for his care, strength, and help." - Eastlake Community Church Additional information to follow as it becomes available. Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save × Post a comment as anonymous × Report × Watch this discussion. Stop watching this discussion. (0) comments Welcome to the discussion. Log In Keep it Clean. Please avoid obscene, vulgar, lewd, racist or sexually-oriented language. PLEASE TURN OFF YOUR CAPS LOCK. Don't Threaten. Threats of harming another person will not be tolerated. Be Truthful. Don't knowingly lie abo…

Breaking News! Officials in Virginia say one person is dead and 22 others hurt after a large tent collapsed during an outdoor church service Friday evening. The tent used for East Lake Community Church in Moneta, Virginia, collapsed after a round of severe weather. l.smartnews.com/p-7Uj15bna/z...

🚨 A tent collapse at a church event in Virginia killed one person and injured 22 others on June 12, 2026. Emergency responders transported multiple victims to hospitals, and investigations into the cause are ongoing. #Virginia #ChurchEvent #EmergencyResponse

Now 78° Sun 67° Mon 77° Watch Muskego (28-2)vs. Hamilton (29-1) LIVE at Goodman Diamond in Madison! bySAMI MIRZA | WSET BEDFORD COUNTY, Va. (WSET) —One person is dead and almost two dozen injured after a large tent collapsed at a church in Moneta Friday evening, according to Bedford County officials. Eleven people were taken to a local hospital, while another 11 were treated and released on scene, fire officials said during a press conference at the scene. One person died at the scene; they have not yet been identified. Officials believe a strong gust of wind caused the collapse. In a press release, county officials say the tent had passed an inspection by the Bedford County Division of Building Inspections on Tuesday, June 9. The tent was up at the Eastlake Community Church on Timberwood Lane, as part of a service celebrating the church's 20th anniversary. Pastor Troy Keaton said in a statement that he had just walked to the stage to release congregants to their cars when a burst of wind picked up the tent. "Sadly one of our dear brothers suffered a fatal injury," Keaton said. "Our hearts are broken for his precious family." Keaton added that the church would provi…

One person died and 22 were injured when a tent collapsed at EastLake Community Church in Bedford County Friday evening during severe weather. Emergency services responded to the mass casualty incident. #tragedy #News

Mass casualty incident feared after tent collapse at Virginia church event One dead and multiple injured after tent collapse at Virginia church event Delegate Sam Rasoul confirmed there have been multiple injuries in the incident. Comments News Somaiyah Hafeez News Reporter 19:59 ET, 12 Jun 2026 Updated 21:28 ET, 12 Jun 2026 View Image (Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto) One fatality has been reported after a tent collapsed at EastLake Community Church. ‌ Delegate Sam Rasoul confirmed there have been multiple injuries in the incident. WSLS reports 22 people were injured. "Unfortunately a terrible tragedy has struck a local church as the storm that just hit, knocked down a large tent with hundreds beneath it. Sadly many casualties and at least one fatality reported thus far," Rasoul said in a statement on his social. Article continues below READ MORE : New York couple buy 1872 church to renovate but are told to 'run' over tiny detail READ MORE : Virginia mom kills her 14-year-old daughter, 5-year-old twins before taking her own life as SWAT team surround home Rocky Mount Mayor Holland Perdue said in a statement: "While details are still emerging, reports indicate that multiple people…

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Tent collapses during Virginia church celebration, killing 1 and injuring 22 <p>Heavy rain, lightning and strong winds tore through Moneta, about 124 miles south-west of Richmond</p><p>A large tent collapsed during a Virginia church’s 20th anniversary celebration on Friday evening, killing one person and injuring nearly two dozen others, officials said.</p><p>Heavy rain, lightning and strong winds tore through Moneta, a small community about 124 miles (200km) south-west of Richmond, as the EastLake community church was holding an outdoor service, Shelley Basinger, a spokesperson for Bedford county, said in a statement. The group was in the process of leaving the event tent when it collapsed, according to Abbey Johnston, acting chief of Bedford county fire and rescue.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jun/13/virginia-church-tent-collapse">Continue reading...</a>

EastLake Community Church tent collapse videos: Watch shocking moment ... A tent collapse at the EastLake Community Church in Moneta,Virginia, on Friday, left multiple people injured. Moneta is a census-designated place in southern Bedford County. EastLake Community Church said in astatement“During our service tonight, a severe weather incident caused a failure of an outdoortent. First responders are on site providing care to those in need. We would appreciate your prayers and your patience as we navigate this situation. We are trusting in the Lord for his care, strength, and help.” Reacting to the news of the tent collapse Congressman Morgan Griffith of Virginiasaidon X “The entire Ninth District is praying for Bedford County after a tent collapse during an outdoor service at EastLake Community Church. I will continue monitoring this situation as details are made public.” Also Read |Victor Mata Villarreal: 5 things to know about Midland, Texas, mass shooting suspect Meanwhile, Senator Mark Peaksaid“I am saddened to hear of the tragedy at EastLake Community Church this evening. As details continue to emerge, please join me in praying for the church family, first responders, an…

Now 78° Sun 67° Mon 77° Watch Muskego (28-2)vs. Hamilton (29-1) LIVE at Goodman Diamond in Madison! bySAMI MIRZA | WSET BEDFORD COUNTY, Va. (WSET) —One person is dead and almost two dozen injured after a large tent collapsed at a church in Moneta Friday evening, according to Bedford County officials. Eleven people were taken to a local hospital, while another 11 were treated and released on scene, fire officials said during a press conference at the scene. One person died at the scene; they have not yet been identified. Officials believe a strong gust of wind caused the collapse. In a press release, county officials say the tent had passed an inspection by the Bedford County Division of Building Inspections on Tuesday, June 9. The tent was up at the Eastlake Community Church on Timberwood Lane, as part of a service celebrating the church's 20th anniversary. Pastor Troy Keaton said in a statement that he had just walked to the stage to release congregants to their cars when a burst of wind picked up the tent. "Sadly one of our dear brothers suffered a fatal injury," Keaton said. "Our hearts are broken for his precious family." Keaton added that the church would provi…