Graduation horror as person falls to their death from Ohio State University ... trends now
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One person has died at Ohio State University's graduation ceremony after falling to their death from the stadium stands.
A call was placed to the emergency services at around 12:30pm on Sunday afternoon.
'I need medics and some officers at gate 30 (of Ohio Stadium)... had one fall off the stadium', came the call.
'An individual fell from the stands. They are deceased,' said OSU spokesperson Ben Johnson.
'We have no additional details to share at this time. Police and emergency responders are on scene. For anyone affected by today's incident, we will make counseling and other support resources available,' Johnson added.
A person fell to their death from the stands just as Ohio State University's graduation ceremony was getting underway on Sunday
Some reports have suggested the person jumped deliberately from the stands just as graduates were filing into the stadium through one of the tunnels
The scene where the person fell is seen roped off with crime scene tape
The OSU stadium is several stories high
Emergency services were quick to respond after the incident occurred at about 12:30pm
