UPPER MARLBORO, Md. (WUSA) -- Four people were transported to the hospital by Prince George's County Fire/EMS Department after an incident at the Show Place Arena in Upper Marlboro, Md..
According to Mark Brady, the PGFD PIO, the Show Place Arena, which is an open-air area, was playing host to the Prince George's County Fair Saturday. When the storm moved into the area the fairgrounds were evacuated. Brady said that the exit areas were congested as people tried to head to shelter and some trampling occurred as people tried to get out.
There were about a dozen people with injuries and after evaluating them, Brady said four were transported to the hospital. None of the injuries were major.
Brady also said that there was some damage to structures and tents at the fairgrounds.
The Show Place Arena is located in the 5600 block of Water Street in Upper Marlboro, Md..
Attached to this story are photos from around the D.C. Metro area from Saturday's storm.