Another person died after falling from the stadium stands during Ohio State University’s graduation ceremony on Sunday.
According to the Columbus Dispatch, around 12:30 p.m., officers called for help over OSU’s police radio. [of Ohio Stadium]…I even fell off the stadium. ”
Medics pronounced the person dead at 12:25 p.m. WSBN TV report.
It is unclear whether the anonymous person was a student at the university or what caused him to fall several floors to his death.
“Someone fell out of the stands. They’re dead,” OSU spokesman Ben Johnson told the news outlet. “We have no additional details to share at this time. Police and emergency personnel are on scene. We have counseling and other support resources available for anyone affected by today’s incident.” Masu.”
Witnesses told the newspaper that the person fell just as the last graduating class was passing by, and that several students were visibly shaken by the aftermath.
The ceremony, which began at noon, continued without interruption. Speakers at the ceremony did not mention the incident.
As students left the ceremony, they reportedly passed the area where the body had fallen, which remained cordoned off with yellow police tape.
Ohio State University did not respond to a request for comment.
