'It was a traumatic event': 1 dead, 22 injured in tent collapse at Moneta church event

Published
June 14, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Moneta, Virginia
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Incident type
Other

Summary

Accident Moneta Virginia in Moneta, Virginia: A large event tent collapsed during EastLake Community Church’s 20th anniversary celebration in Moneta, Bedford County, Virginia. The collapse, caused by severe thunderstorms and powerful winds, killed one person and injured 22 attendees.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Bob Stouffer Unknown Fatal
Unnamed attendee Unknown Injured

Original reporting

'It was a traumatic event': 1 dead, 22 injured in tent collapse at Moneta church event

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