obamamtoto: Stage collapse kills five and injures 40

Collapse ... stage topples over in storm

AT least five people have been killed and more than 40 injured after a huge stage collapsed at an American State Fair last night.

FOUR are killed and dozens injured as Indiana State Fair stage collapses

A storm toppled heavyweight rigging, sending steel scaffolding into the crowd in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Crowd .... Indiana State Fair

Local police officials said there was a "very likely possibility" that the death toll could rise.

Helping hands ... audience hold up rigging

One child is said to be amongst those who have been hurt.

Aid ... paramedics tend to the victims of the stage collapse

Fair organisers had been warned of severe weather conditions and were preparing to evacuate the facility when the storm hit.

Storm ... concert-goers try to help

Emergency crews were today searching the grounds to ensure no other injured concert-goers were still