STRONG WINDS TORE DOWN DARU SPORTS OVAL
BY KENNY ROMANUS, in Daru
The main grandstand at the Daru Town Sports Oval collapsed late Friday afternoon after powerful winds from a sudden weather front swept through the area.
Local sources reported that the incident occurred at around 5:01 PM at the sports oval located along Victory Avenue in Daru Town.
Initial reports indicate that the steel and timber-framed covered grandstand was partly torn apart by the strong wind gusts.
Locals have confirmed that no injuries were recorded during the incident.
Local officials are expected to carry out a structural inspection of the site to assess the level of damage caused by the collapse.
Further checks will also be conducted to ensure the safety and stability of other structures within the sports oval.
The Daru Town Sports Oval remains an important venue for sporting activities and community events in the provincial capital.
