Monday Night Football: Metal fragment falls from AT&T Stadium roof after opening before Texans-Cowboys game
Spectators at AT&T Stadium evacuated the area after a metal fragment plummeted from the roof during a Monday Night Football game
Officials announced that a metal fragment fell from the roof of AT&T Stadium during the first quarter of the Texans-Cowboys game.
This resulted in the evacuation of spectators from the affected area.
No injuries have been reported.
The Cowboys-Texans game was delayed at AT&T Stadium due to a metal fragment falling from the roof
The incident occurred during the first quarter, forcing the evacuation of fans from the affected area
The source of the metal fragment has not been determined.
Inspections are ongoing to ensure the safety of the stadium.
The game has resumed following a brief delay.
Inspections are ongoing to determine the source of the metal fragment that fell from the roof of AT&T Stadium
The Cowboys-Texans game has resumed after a brief delay
AT&T Stadium has a retractable roof that has been known to experience issues in the past.
In 2009, the roof was damaged during a storm.
In 2013, the roof was closed during a game due to high winds.
The incident at AT&T Stadium raises concerns about the safety of retractable roofs
Retractable roofs are becoming increasingly common in sports stadiums
However, there have been a number of incidents involving retractable roofs in recent years.
In 2011, a retractable roof at Rogers Centre in Toronto collapsed.
In 2012, a retractable roof at Marlins Park in Miami was damaged during a storm.
Experts say that retractable roofs are generally safe, but there are risks involved
Retractable roofs are designed to withstand high winds and other weather conditions
However, there is always the potential for something to go wrong.
Experts recommend that stadiums with retractable roofs have regular inspections and maintenance to ensure safety.
