Dancers nearly crushed after stage falls apart at Freedom 250 July 4 rehearsal

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A group of dancers was rehearsing for Freedom 250’s July 4 celebration at the Great American State Fair on Thursday when an overhead stage piece fell, narrowly missing the performers.

No one appeared to be injured, according to video footage of the near-death incident. The item made a loud thud when it hit the stage, and the rehearsal immediately stopped.

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