Event Brief
1 dead, 22 injured in Virginia church tent collapse
Filed: Jun 13, 2026 at 7:06 PM ET
Summary: A large tent collapsed during an outdoor service at East Lake Community Church in Moneta, killing one and injuring 22.
WHO: East Lake Community Church
WHAT: A large tent collapsed during an outdoor church service, killing one and injuring 22 people.
WHEN: Jun 13, 2026 at 6:32 PM ET
WHERE: Moneta, Virginia, USA
WHY: A severe storm cell with heavy rain, lightning, and strong winds caused the tent structure to fail.
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