Officers surround the scene of a tent collapse in Lancaster, N.H., Monday.
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Two people were killed and at least 22 others injured Monday after a severe storm blew down a circus tent in northern New Hampshire.
Florida-based Walker worldwide Events was scheduled to do shows at the fair, according to WCVB.
The Walker Brothers Circus was performing a show in Lancaster when severe weather hit, Fire Marshal William Degnan said.
About 250 people were inside the circus tent when it collapsed as a strong storm moved through the state, causing some injuries.
Lancaster is about 90 miles north of the state capital of Concord.
Police say it is unclear exactly how many people were hurt.
New Hampshire Gov. Maggie Hassan announced that the state’s Emergency Operations Center had been activated and a disaster response team was heading to the area. A representative for the company was not immediately available for comment.
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The National Weather Service said “straight line winds” of 96kmh were likely at the time of the tent’s collapse.
