Fireworks, Hot Cables Land In WrestleMania Crowd, Injure 40
POSTED: Monday, March 31, 2008
UPDATED: 10:10 am EDT March 31,
2008
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ORLANDO, Fla. -- Dozens of people were injured at a Wrestlemania event in Orlando when fireworks and cables landed on the crowd.
IMAGES: WrestleMania Fans, Wrestlers
IMAGES: Cow Pasture Logo
More than 70,000 wrestling fans packed the Florida Citrus Bowl Stadium Sunday night for the event. Fire officials said a pyrotechnics malfunction sent fireworks and hot cables flying into the crowd. At least 40 people were injured. Officials say all the injuries were minor, but at least three people were taken to a hospital. Their conditions are not yet known. The phone number for the press relations office at the WWE Corporate Headquarters was busy early Monday. Florida Citrus Sports didn't return a message. Stadium officials had no immediate comment. The event was expected to bring at least $25 million into the local economy.
Copyright 2008 by Internet Broadcasting Systems and Local6.com. The Associated Press contributed to this report. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
IMAGES: WrestleMania Fans, Wrestlers IMAGES: Cow Pasture Logo More than 70,000 wrestling fans packed the Florida Citrus Bowl Stadium Sunday night for the event. Fire officials said a pyrotechnics malfunction sent fireworks and hot cables flying into the crowd. At least 40 people were injured. Officials say all the injuries were minor, but at least three people were taken to a hospital. Their conditions are not yet known. The phone number for the press relations office at the WWE Corporate Headquarters was busy early Monday. Florida Citrus Sports didn't return a message. Stadium officials had no immediate comment. The event was expected to bring at least $25 million into the local economy.
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- March 28, 2008: WrestleMania Tickets Selling For More Than $500 In Orlando
- March 26, 2008: 70,000 Wrestling Fans From Across Globe Expected At Orlando Event
Copyright 2008 by Internet Broadcasting Systems and Local6.com. The Associated Press contributed to this report. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
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