May 2, 2009

Dallas Cowboys practice facility collapses during storm

The Dallas Cowboys air bubble practice facility in Valley Ranch, Texas, collapsed this afternoon during a rookie training camp, according to the Dallas Morning News and a number of Twitterers. Some people are believed to be trapped, but players and coaches are believed to be safe, per the News.

@bdunc1 posted this TwitPic of the damage:



Tweets from the Dallas area are adding context to the story:

  1. Crissy Henry
    crissyhenry The roof of the Dallas Cowboys' training stadium just collapsed withe people inside, including fans who were watching practice. Scary.
  2. Studley
    Studley Tonado touched town in Irving, damaging the Cowboys facility. Power went out briefly here in Dallas.
  3. Dave Perkins
    BigDaveP #tcot news says cowboys players and coaches all accounted for, but 50-80 ppl injured...
  4. kimberlyjsmith
    kimberlyjsmith OMG. Rumored tornado hit Cowboys practice field in VR... son and I were JUST THERE having ice cream not 1/4 mile away! Scary.
  5. Traci Thomas
    Miss_TNT is praying for all involved in roof collapse at valley ranch during cowboys training camp
  6. Jay Miller
    jmiller8191 Watching Kentucky Derby when JJones broke the news of Valley Ranch roof collapse during Cowboys practice. Ch 11 footage is amazing!



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