The Lautoka City Council officials will today meet with their grounds people to find out how the strong winds blew off the roof of the temporary stand that left spectators fleeing for their lives yesterday afternoon at Churchill Park.

The temporary VIP stand erected for the Flying Fijians/New Zealand Maori match yesterday was constructed next to the main grandstand. One vehicle was damaged and a spectator received some minor injuries in the incident.

The game was nearly called off after heavy downpour, but the rain stopped and after a quick assessment from both the captains, the referee and officials from the Lautoka City Council, the game was allowed to go ahead with the Maori winning 11 - 7.

Meanwhile, the Lautoka City Council said the council invested more than $200,000 to maintain the conditions of Churchill Park for the match which was witnessed by thousands of people.

Lautoka City Clerk Push Raj said the ground is one of the best in the country for both rugby and soccer.