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University: 1 dead after falling from stands at Ohio State commencement ceremony

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A person has died after falling from the stands at a commencement ceremony Sunday afternoon at Ohio State University, according to the school."We are aware of an incident at the stadium during today's commencement," a statement from Ohio State reads. "An individual fell from the stands. They are deceased."OSU says there are no additional details to share, as of 1:40 p.m. Police and emergency responders are on the scene.The commencement ceremonies took place at Ohio Stadium.The school says they will make counseling and other support resources available for anyone affected by the incident.It is not known at this time what led to the person's death or the identity of the person.This is a developing story.

COLUMBUS, Ohio —

A person has died after falling from the stands at a commencement ceremony Sunday afternoon at Ohio State University, according to the school.

"We are aware of an incident at the stadium during today's commencement," a statement from Ohio State reads. "An individual fell from the stands. They are deceased."

OSU says there are no additional details to share, as of 1:40 p.m. Police and emergency responders are on the scene.

The commencement ceremonies took place at Ohio Stadium.

The school says they will make counseling and other support resources available for anyone affected by the incident.

It is not known at this time what led to the person's death or the identity of the person.

This is a developing story.

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