The number of victims of the collapse of the spectators’ stand in the stadium of the Russian province of Rostov has risen to 36 people, according to statements by the Governor of the province, Vasily Golubev.
The incident occurred on Tuesday on the grounds of a sports school, during the regional football competitions, where a group of children hid from the heavy rain under the audience platform, but it overturned with a gust of wind, so that the victims were taken to the nearest hospital.
Earlier, 26 victims were reported, 15 of whom were children.
An eyewitness said about the accident that strong winds hit the area, which increased in intensity within a few seconds.
In recent days, the Rostov region has been hit by torrential rains and storms with large hailstones./
Source: National Iraqi News Agency