Merriweather Post Pavilion Roof Collapses
COLUMBIA, Md. (AP) — The roof of Merriweather Post Pavilion has collapsed, possibly because of strong winds.
The outdoor concert venue tweeted that the roof collapsed about 2:30 a.m. Saturday.
The pavilion roof of the Columbia venue was slowly being lifted 20 feet over several months as part of a five-year renovation project. It was near its final position, where it would be permanently attached, when it collapsed.
The Baltimore Sun reports that the collapse happened as a strong cold front passed through the region.
Venue operator Seth Hurwitz says in a statement that "the winds of fate prevailed" and a new pavilion roof will be built. He says no one was hurt and the season will open as planned.
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