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Toronto Stadium Damaged by Freak Storm
4 Sep
Summary
- Severe thunderstorm caused significant damage to Rogers Stadium.
- North seating area and portable toilets were heavily impacted.
- No injuries reported from the extreme weather event.
A powerful thunderstorm with damaging winds struck downtown Toronto on Wednesday, September 2nd, leaving Rogers Stadium with significant structural damage. Live Nation is currently assessing the extent of the impact, which includes large sections of the North seating area being severely affected.
The storm, described as a '100-year' event, also caused widespread power outages and localized flooding for thousands of residents. Aerial footage revealed crumpled and twisted seats, along with scattered debris, indicating the severity of the high winds.
Despite the extensive damage, officials confirmed that no one was injured during the extreme weather. The venue is assessing the situation, and concerns remain about the scheduled September 16th AC/DC concert, which is slated to be the final performance of the season at the 50,000-capacity stadium.
