This happened at AT&T Stadium, where the game between the Houston Texans and the Dallas Cowboys was held on the 19th (Korean time).
According to local media such as ‘The Athletic’, an accident occurred where a large piece of steel plate fell from the ceiling of the stadium ahead of the start of the game.
The incident occurred 45 minutes before the stadium opened to spectators. It is reported that no casualties occurred.
It is reported that this accident occurred during the process of opening the stadium roof.
AT&T Stadium, a retractable stadium, was scheduled to open its roof for the first time in two years and host a game.
However, after the structure fell, the home team, the Cowboys, announced that they had decided to proceed with the game with the roof closed.
It is not clear how closing the roof was related to this incident. After the accident occurred, stadium management staff were caught on broadcast footage climbing onto the roof structure and removing fallen pieces.
AT&T Stadium opened in 2009 and is used as the home stadium of the Cowboys. It is a very large stadium that can accommodate up to 100,000 people.
A total construction cost of $1.3 billion was invested, most of which was borne by Jerry Jones, the owner of the Cowboys.
Several major events were held, including the Super Bowl held in 2011. Recently, a boxing match was held between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson.
In 2026, it will be used as the stadium for the FIFA World Cup jointly hosted by three North and Central American countries. A total of 9 games are scheduled, including the semifinals.
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