1 Dead, 22 Injured After Tent Collapses During Outdoor Church Service

Published
June 13, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Moneta, Virginia
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Incident type
Other

Summary

Accident Moneta Virginia in Moneta, Virginia: A large tent collapsed during an outdoor church service at East Lake Community Church in Moneta, Virginia on Friday, June 12, killing one person and injuring 22 others. The collapse was caused by a strong storm with heavy winds that had passed the area earlier that day.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Unnamed attendee Unknown Fatal

Original reporting

1 Dead, 22 Injured After Tent Collapses During Outdoor Church Service

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