One person dies after falling from Ohio Stadium stands during graduation ceremony
Columbus, Ohio (W.C.M.H.) — One person died after falling from the stands at Ohio Stadium during Ohio State University's graduation ceremony Sunday afternoon.
An Ohio State spokesperson confirmed that one person fell from the stadium stands near the bell tower during the graduation ceremony and that police and emergency personnel remained at the scene.
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First responders rush to the scene after a person falls from the stands at Ohio Stadium during Ohio State University's opening day drills. The person was confirmed dead. (NBC4) -
First responders rush to the scene after a person falls from the stands at Ohio Stadium during Ohio State University's opening day drills. The person was confirmed dead. (NBC4)
A university spokesperson said counseling and other resources are available to those affected by the incident.
Ohio State University's spring 2024 graduation ceremony began at noon and ended by 3 p.m., a university spokesperson said, adding that the incident did not affect graduation procedures.
Some who left the graduation ceremony were met by police tape and campus police and first responders at the scene.
This is a developing story. Follow NBC4 for additional updates.
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