Portion of stands collapse at Kendall County Fair rodeo Saturday night

Twelve people were injured Saturday when a portion of seating in the Kendall County Fairgrounds rodeo arena collapsed. 

City officials said eight people were transported to area hospitals, while four were treated at the scene with lesser injuries. No updates on their conditions were available Saturday evening. 

The incident occurred at 9:17 p.m. at the rodeo arena, on the third day of its annual four-day pre-Labor Day run. Saturday’s schedule showed musician Bailey Rae performing at 8 p.m., with the pro rodeo under way as of 8 p.m.