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ConnJam at the Orange Fair experienced strong winds knocking down a row of tents and a bouncy house. Photo: Doreen Decerbo/Report It. May 12, 2012.

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Wind tears down tent, injuring four

Updated: Saturday, 12 May 2012, 3:27 PM EDT
Published : Saturday, 12 May 2012, 3:27 PM EDT

ORANGE, Conn. (WTNH) -- Strong wind gusts tore down tents in Orange and sent multiple people to the hospital Saturday.

Officials said during the ConnJam event the wind lifted a tent and stakes from the ground.

Four people were taken to area hospitals to be treated for injuries.

The event is still going on as scheduled.

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