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Structure Collapse at Alabama Frat Party Sends One to Hospital

April 14, 2008 05:11 PM ET | Alison Go | Permanent Link | Print

A structure built for a concert frat party at the University of Alabama collapsed early Saturday morning, sending one female student to the hospital with a broken arm, the Crimson White reports. The 8-foot structure, which collapsed around 1:10 a.m., was built by Theta Chi fraternity members and was inspected and OK'd by school officials for the university-approved party.

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