A tragic incident occurred during a campaign rally in Nuevo Leon state, Mexico, when a stage collapsed due to strong winds, resulting in the death of at least nine people and injuring around 50 others. The rally was being held by the Citizens’ Movement party in the city of San Pedro Garza Garcia. Video footage circulating on social media captured the terrifying moment when the stage fell forward into the crowd, causing chaos as attendees screamed and scattered. Governor Samuel Garcia confirmed the death toll, which included eight adults and one child, while the injured were being treated at nearby hospitals.
Citizens’ Movement party presidential candidate Jorge Alvarez Maynez, who was injured himself but later returned to the scene, expressed shock and sadness over the sudden turn of events. He called for a thorough investigation into the incident and demanded transparency in the process. Security forces, including members of Mexico’s national guard and army, were deployed to assist in the aftermath. Mayor Miguel Trevino of San Pedro Garza Garcia expressed concern for those trapped and injured, offering prayers for the victims of the tragedy. The incident took place as political campaigns were underway for the upcoming elections on June 2, which includes presidential, state, and municipal candidates.
The aftermath of the stage collapse has forced Alvarez Maynez to suspend his campaign events as he currently trails behind frontrunner Claudia Sheinbaum of the ruling Morena Party and opposition candidate Xóchitl Gálvez in the polls. The lead-up to the elections has been marred by violence, with the killings of approximately two dozen candidates for local offices. The tragic incident serves as a grim reminder of the dangers and risks associated with political rallies and events, highlighting the need for heightened safety measures and precautions. The community is left mourning the loss of life and praying for the swift recovery of those injured in the accident. Authorities have promised a thorough investigation into the cause of the collapse to prevent similar incidents in the future.
