Okla-homey
10/18/2007, 05:54 AM
...by nature. Honker of a storm blew thru about 1930 last night and wrecked about three tents. Straight line winds of 80mph recorded at TIAP.
http://aycu27.webshots.com/image/29626/2005163661693479360_rs.jpg (http://allyoucanupload.webshots.com/v/2005163661693479360)
Aftermath photo form the Tulsa World
Among the damaged tents, the main fest tent was blown down by the storm. About 5000 people inside during "corporate sponsorship night." At least 25 taken by EMSA to hospital. At least one reported to have sustained a "life-threatening" head injury. Several classified in "serious" condition. Unknown number of "walking wounded."
Reportedly, quick thinking folks who dove under tables and/or stages were okay.
Announcement due today from the Oktoberfest board on whether it opens to the public today as it was scheduled. As an aside, tents are deathtraps during storms. Ridgepoles become dangerous projectiles when the thing comes crashing down.
http://aycu27.webshots.com/image/29626/2005163661693479360_rs.jpg (http://allyoucanupload.webshots.com/v/2005163661693479360)
Aftermath photo form the Tulsa World
Among the damaged tents, the main fest tent was blown down by the storm. About 5000 people inside during "corporate sponsorship night." At least 25 taken by EMSA to hospital. At least one reported to have sustained a "life-threatening" head injury. Several classified in "serious" condition. Unknown number of "walking wounded."
Reportedly, quick thinking folks who dove under tables and/or stages were okay.
Announcement due today from the Oktoberfest board on whether it opens to the public today as it was scheduled. As an aside, tents are deathtraps during storms. Ridgepoles become dangerous projectiles when the thing comes crashing down.