One Useless, 20+ Injured After Predominant Stage Collapses At Pageant Due To Excessive Winds
Early Saturday morning native time, excessive winds in Spain at Medusa Pageant brought about a part of the principle stage to break down, leading to one loss of life and greater than 20 injured.
After winds exceeding 51 mph had been clocked, the principle stage was evacuated however many apparently stayed behind towards the official orders of employees and organizers.
Pitchfork reported, “Of these injured, three suffered critical trauma accidents and 14 skilled minor accidents, in response to regional emergency companies. Reuters notes that 32 folks had been taken to the hospital.”
“We’re fully devastated and dismayed at what occurred final morning. The administration of Medusa Pageant wish to categorical our deep and honest condolences to the household and associates affected by the deadly penalties that occurred final night time,” pageant organizers wrote on Facebook. “It’s a day of mourning and respect for these affected. And they’re going to have us for all the things they want. His insufferable struggling we additionally make ours.”
Festive Owl on Twitter shared a video of the excessive winds:
Extreme winds have brought about the principle stage to break down at an EDM pageant in Spain killing one and injuring no less than 40.
This is the reason climate delays are at all times to be taken significantly.
Ideas with the households concerned. 😔@medusa_festivalpic.twitter.com/Sh6d8PzJVo
— Festive Owl (@TheFestiveOwl) August 13, 2022
through Pitchfork | Picture through Wikimedia Commons