A severe storm in New Hampshire Monday night caused a circus tent to collapse, killing two and leaving about 15 people injured.
New Hampshire State Police said that initially 250 people were trapped at the Lancaster Fairgrounds, and Gov. Maggie Hassan activated the state's emergency operations center, USA Today reports. Severe thunderstorm warnings have been issued across New England by the National Weather Service.
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