Grandstand Collapse Injures 16 Before Show in Brittany
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A grandstand broke and fell down in Erquy, in Brittany, France. This happened before a big show at a castle. The show was a sound and light show. It happens outside, at night.
Sixteen people got hurt. This happened because part of the grandstand fell. A grandstand is a big seat area for many people. People sit on it to watch a show.
Many emergency workers came fast. Emergency workers help people who are hurt or in danger. They came with a big rescue team. A rescue team helps people who are in trouble.
This happened in the area called Côtes-d'Armor. It is a place in Brittany, in the north of France. The castle is a famous place for shows.
We do not know why the grandstand fell. People are still checking this. The show did not happen because of the accident.
The hurt people got help from doctors. We do not know how badly they are hurt. More news will come soon about this accident.
Vocabulary5 words
- grandstand
- a big group of seats for watching a show
- sound and light
- a show with music and lights, often at night
- emergency
- a bad and sudden problem that needs fast help
- rescue
- help given to people in danger
- Côtes-d'Armor
- a place (area) in Brittany, France
Quiz
Answer key
1. A grandstand 2. 16 3. In Brittany
Fill-in-the-blank listening
Play the audio again and fill in the missing words as you listen.
A _____ broke and fell down in Erquy, in Brittany, France. This happened before a big show at a _____. The show was a sound and light show.
_____ people got hurt. This happened because part of the grandstand fell.
Many _____ workers came fast. They came with a big rescue team.
This happened in the area called Côtes-d'Armor. It is a place in _____, in the north of France.
We do not know _____ the grandstand fell. People are still checking this.