[url=http://wcco.com/topstories/topstories_story_185130946.html]Close Call For Sandra Day O'Connor[/url]

Jul 4, 2003 11:46 am US/Central
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) There were some frightening moments during Friday morning's dedication ceremonies at the [red]Philadelphia National Constitution Center[/red], when a large piece of the stage frame came crashing down, just narrowly missing Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor. Several people, including Mayor John Street, were hit.

To a 1-2-3 countdown by Justice O'Connor, various people on the stage were pulling on some ribbons to reveal artwork, when a large piece landed just feet from the guest of honor. Secret Service agents rushed onto the stage to make sure O'Connor was not hurt.

She was not hit but was heard through an open microphone saying "we could all have been killed."

Jul 4, 2003 11:46 am US/Central
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -snip- Secret Service agents rushed onto the stage to make sure O'Connor was not hurt."