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‘Mass casualty event’ reported at West Virginia ball park
- A canopy on “Randy’s Ridge” at Kendrick Family Ballpark blew over during a severe thunderstorm warning, injuring multiple people.
- MECCA 911 labeled it a “mass casualty incident” and several people were taken to hospitals; witnesses reported at least three ambulances.
- The incident occurred amid the WVU vs. Cal Poly NCAA Super Regional where thousands were watching from the hillside; the game was in a lightning delay and is scheduled to resume.
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