Several Injured After Structure Collapses at Backstreet Boys Concert

Fourteen concertgoers waiting for the Thackerville, Oklahoma, show to begin were injured and treated by emergency personnel, then transported to local hospitals.

Severe weather conditions on Saturday evening caused a structure to collapse at a Backstreet Boys concert in Oklahoma, according to reports from local media and group members Nick Carter and Kevin Richardson. Fourteen concertgoers waiting for the show to begin were injured and treated by emergency personnel, then transported to local hospitals.

Richardson, set to perform with Backstreet Boys at the outdoor pavilion at WinStar World Casino and Resort in Thackerville, referred to the structure that collapsed as a "tent" and that crews had arrived to help those who were hurt.

"Hey folks! Severe weather, high winds and rain just passed thru here in Thackerville, OK. Emergency crews are on the scene as tent collapsed and some folks who were seeking shelter were injured. Waiting to determine damage to our stage and production," he posted on Twitter.

Carter also tweeted: "Waiting and praying for our fans that were injured. If we can perform we're ready to go. But safety is first."

KOCO-TV, an Oklahoma City ABC affiliate station, reported the incident occurred around 5:30 p.m. local time. The news outlet said people were evacuated due to an oncoming storm and several were injured when "something happened inside" the pavilion, according to WinStar's Kym Koch.

Dallas reporter Allison Harris tweeted photos from an attendee on the scene and wrote, "Friend at the Backstreet Boys concert at Winstar Casino says an awning fell on people. She estimates 10 ambulances responded, paramedics took people out on stretchers."

Harris later shared a video tweeted to her from someone at the concert from "right after it fell. Several people hurt including a young girl. Several fans spring to action including former army nurse who’s husband was hurt."

Although WinStar initially said on social media that "the show will go on rain or shine," Richardson posted news of the concert's cancelation later in the evening. "Update... unfortunately, due to damage sustained in the storm earlier this evening, we are unable to perform the show tonight. Safety is always #1. Keep your tickets because, Backstreet WILL BE BACK!" he said.

Hey folks! Severe weather, high winds and rain just passed thru here in Thackerville, OK. Emergency crews are on the seen as tent calapsed and some folks who were seeking shelter were injured. Waiting to determine damage to our stage and production. Status of show TBD. — Kevin Richardson (@kevinrichardson) August 18, 2018

Waiting and praying for our fans that were injured. If we can perform were ready to go. But safety is first. pic.twitter.com/0GlB9fbmoc — Nick Carter (@nickcarter) August 19, 2018

Friend at the Backstreet Boys concert at Winstar Casino says an awning fell on people. She estimates 10 ambulances responded, paramedics took people out on stretchers. pic.twitter.com/egU2jJJEHS — Allison Harris (@AllisonFox4News) August 18, 2018