HONOLULU (KHON2) – A woman is hospitalized after strong winds sent a tent flying at the Aloha Stadium Swap Meet.
Honolulu EMS says the 28-year-old woman was hit after a tent lifted off the ground during a sudden gust of wind. She was treated at the scene and taken to the hospital in serious condition.
High Surf Warning remains in effect for most islands
Stadium officials say the wind appeared to form briefly in just one area of the swap meet, creating what they described as a “dust wind tunnel” that caused several tents to shoot up into the air.
Event staff say they are now reviewing safety procedures and looking into what caused the unexpected wind…