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One person was reported to be in critical condition, but police said during an update Friday morning that the student was doing well and was not in critical. ” The stage collapsed as dozens of students were dancing during the closing number of the show. Police are investigating the stage and its structure to see what might have caused the collapse. Hollowell said the department requested that Indiana State Police assist with the investigation. “I would tell you that by the grace of God there weren’t more injuries,” Westfield Washington Schools Superintendent Mark Keen said Friday in a press conference. Officials at St. Vincent Health said 12 of 13 students treated at its facilities have been released. One student remains hospitalized as of late Friday morning. Superintendent Mark Keen said the orchestra pit has a cover that can be put in place so performers can get closer to the audience. He said the cover gave way almost immediately. Keen said they were looking at inspection records for the stage and were unclear exactly what caused the collapse. Westfield Mayor Andy Cook said he was “most proud” of the effort from first responders after the stage collapsed between 10:08 p. m. and 10:10 p. m. Thursday. Source: fox59.com
