Dallas Cowboys’ Practice Dome Collapsed; 12 People Injured

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Published: May 2, 2009

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... bubble/roof of the indoor practice facility collapsed due to severe storms and high winds causing the roof and lights to shake, which led to the roof caving in.

Twenty-seven players were working out along with around 50 other people ranging from the press to coaches to Cowboy staff members.

"I saw it coming down and didn't have time to react," secondary coach Dave Campo said. "I hit the ground and was able to get back up."

Ten people were taken by emergency vehicles while two left on their power.

Special teams coach, Joe DeCamillis, was severely hurt. He was removed on a stretcher wearing a neck brace.

The other names have not been reported, out of respect to their privacy.

Thankfully, no one is in mortal danger. "This worked out very, very well from a medical point of view," said Dr. Paul Pepe, head of emergency medical services for Dallas County. "Right now, I think we don't have anybody who is in a...

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