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Critically Injured Sugarland Fan Makes 'Miracle' Recovery After Indiana State Fair Stage Collapse

Sterling Whitaker — Wed, 28 Nov 2012 20:30:28 +0000

One of the fans who was critically injured during a stage collapse at the Indiana State Fair in 2011 is celebrating what amounts to a miraculous recovery. Andrea Voss Vellinga of Pendleton, Ind. is still slowly recovering from the traumatic brain injury she suffered that day, but tells the Evansville Courier & Press, “I’m blessed [...]

Indiana State Fair Marks One Year Since Fatal Stage Collapse

Billy Dukes — Mon, 13 Aug 2012 18:00:40 +0000

It’s been one year since the rigging above Sugarland’s stage toppled onto excited fans waiting for the band to begin their show at the Indiana State Fair. Seven were killed and dozens were injured in the tragic accident. Tonight (August 13), they’ll be remembered during a pause in the activities at the 2012 Indiana State Fair.

Indiana State Fair Case Involving Sugarland Not Going to Trial Until 2014

Megan Pacella — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 19:00:37 +0000

This summer, plenty of country music fans will both remember and mourn the Indiana State Fair tragedy. In August of 2011, the fair stage collapsed before a Sugarland performance, killing seven people and injuring dozens more. Since the accident, Sugarland’s Kristian Bush and Jennifer Nettles have been wrapped up in depositions and legal proceedings for a trial that will determine who is responsible for the stage collapse.