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The accident at the Indiana State fair felt like a bad dream. The weather changed in a matter of minutes and the stage collapsed in a matter of seconds. We are shocked and saddened by this horribly tragic circumstance and we are all praying for those affected. The emergency response was incredibly speedy and the people of Indiana as well as the crews from the show were beyond brave and working hard to help each other. My heart aches for the lives lost or injured as well as their families. We will do whatever we possibly can to help heal the hurt from this very sad day.



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I am still quite numb. I came home after working a double shift last night. Exhausted. I was checking my twitter as I always do. I seen a tweet from Ingrid Michaelson about sending your love to Indianapolis. I froze. Something in my stomach told me OMG something bad might have happened where Sara was playing. I searched more and had my worst nightmare realized. The stage that had held Sara and her boys had collapsed. I seriously almost fainted, and instantly got tears welled in my eyes. I felt a sudden sick feeling of not wanting to look further, for fear of reading something had happened to Sara. I did read more and found HER tweets about the accident. I have never felt like that since my Mom passed when I was young. It was so painful....I prepared myself for the worst.I know in my heart i could not have dealt with that loss. I am usually a strong woman...but not when I realized Sara barely missed being very"Not Okay" I cried first out of happiness for her being safe...then lost it when I realized how many others were not. They were there to see their SaraB...and Thank the good Lord she made it through this tragedy. My prayers go out to ALL involved in this horrible accident. I may be way over on the west coast, but my heart is right there with them all. This will take time to get over for everyone involved. Sara has a heart of Gold and she will be there in any way she can for the folks there. I hope everyone will let Sara and others have time to heal, and process this traumatic event.I love Sara like a family member, she is a huge part of my life.I don't want to go on and on.Others have stated many things I would say myself. We all love our Sara B. and we all need to be strong, send our love and prayers, and help if there is a donation set up, or any other way we can. I am so sad for the people there. My stomach just has a huge knot in it. Maybe because i realize just how horrible this really is....it is sinking in now. I love you Sara, and wish I could hug you. I am sure you are traumatized and hurting.I can't even imagine. Please stay strong and positive. Much Love, Robyn

Dear Sara,

I was also in attendance at the State Fair concert last night. I am still in shock about what happened and I'm so sorry that it was at your concert. It is a scary and sad thing when this happens in life. We see things on tv but when it happens in real life it is so much more traumatic. You're are an amazing person for being so loving and caring for all those people. Right now, all we can do is pray. I just wanted to say that your music and your are great. I love your voice and I wish you all success in your future.

-Lauren

Sara B,

I wrote this and I wanted to share it with you as well.

My friend, Susan and I are from Michigan and we were lucky enough to get "Sugarpit" tickets to the Indy show yesterday. We were standing in the center of the pit about 5 rows from the stage. She took this pic of me during the announcement about the rain. I don't have a timeline but I remember looking to the left and the sky turned dark blue, almost black in some spots. The first little gust of wind came and it got very cold. My friend immediately grabbed my hand and told me that we were leaving NOW! We managed to get to the barricades and we turned back and saw the stage begin to fall. We were being pushed so hard into the barricades that we were stuck. My friend got pushed over the barricade and her foot was twisted in between the chairs and the barricade. Then we just closed our eyes because we thought the stage was going to hit us and we were unable to move.   We felt another bid rush of wind from the stage falling and then the screaming began. The stage missed us both by a foot or two. We were able to get out and we helped a man pinned under the barricade and then we were told to get out and go to the coliseum. As we made our way off the track we saw men climbing over the grandstand walls to come help. It was amazing to see all the "Hoosiers" rush to help. We were among some of the lucky ones but we are still devastated because Sugarland and Sara Bareilles fans are some of the best in the world so we made friends with many people in the crowd. We met a husband and wife, who were both nurses. We found out they were both safe and the husband went back into the pit to help people. We also met a family of four, mom, dad, and two girls. One of the girls was lucky enough to get a guitar pic from Sara B. The girls made their way to the front of the stage to get their photos signed before the announcement was even made.  When the first wind came the mom and dad rushed to the stage to get their kids and at the same time we were rushing to the back. We don't even know their names to know if they are all ok.  I've been praying for that family as well as the rest of the people who were injured. My heart is heavy for the friends and family members who lost a loved one. Yesterdays incident was tragic but I don't blame any of the bands or even the fairgrounds. This was an act of god and NO ONE was at fault.  I will continue to be a Sugarland and Sara B fan for life and I look forward to seeing many more concerts by both of them. Please lend a hand to the people of Indy in some way. 

Dear Sara,

My mother and I were attendance last night. We were safe in the grandstand but saw it all happen. While still difficult to process the event that unfolded, I just wanted to thank you for your performance. It was bright spot in a tragic night and I'm glad I had a chance to smile that evening.

Thoughts to you and Sugarland, as well.

Best,
Sarah E.

While I will continue to pray that God gives those most affected by this tragedy the strength to endure, I also give him thanks that you and the boys were not injured, at least physically. Along with all of your fans, I love you Sara, not just for your music but because of who you are. I know you will not forget those who have and will suffer from this tragedy and that you will do all in your power to ease their pain. You are a selfless person, so I will also pray that God helps you ease your own pain. Please take solice in knowing God was watching over you and the band last night and has other plans for you. The people in Indiana and the folks at the concert will deal with this in their own time, I pray that they remember those most affected but allow themselves to move forward with their lives. Love, your fan for life.