During the week, the Astroworld festival, promoted by rapper Travis Scott, took place in Houston, Texas. However, when everything seemed to be fun, a great tragedy happened on Friday night, November 5th.
It all happened when the crowd rushed wildly to the front of the stage, causing widespread panic.
This caused people to be injured, including trampling.
8 deaths and hundreds of injuries have already been registered. In addition to physical injuries, some people have suffered fatal heart attacks. 50 thousand people were on site and 300 of them received care there. Some more serious cases were referred to hospital.
The tragedy happened during Travis Scott’s own show. He stopped the performance for good when the situation got serious. The second day of the festival was cancelled.
⚠️🇺🇸#URGENT: Multiple injuries reported at Astroworld Music Festival in Houston, Texas#Houston l #TX
A large medical response is underway at NRG Park for ‘several patients’. Disturbing footage from the scene shows EMS performing CPR on three patients.
Gathering more details! pic.twitter.com/5LPUHX7pnz— Intel Point Alert (@IntelPointAlert) November 6, 2021
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After all the chaos, the Astroworld festival team issued an official statement lamenting the death and asking for collaboration with the investigations.
“Our hearts are with the Astroworld Festival family tonight, especially those we’ve lost and their loved ones.
We are focused on supporting the local officials however we can. With that in mind the festival will no longer be held on Saturday.
As authorities mentioned in their press conference earlier. They are looking into the series of cardiac arrest that took place. If you have any relevant information on this, please reach out to @HOUSTONPOLICE” wrote the festival staff.
— ASTROWORLD FEST (@astroworldfest) November 6, 2021
“I’m absolutely devastated by what took place last night. My prayers go out to the families and all those impacted by what happened at Astroworld Festival.
Houston PD has my total support as they continue to look into the tragic loss of life
I am committed to working together with the Houston community to heal and support the families in need. Thank you to Houston PD, Fire Department and NRG Park for their immediate response and support.
Love you all.”
— TRAVIS SCOTT (@trvisXX) November 6, 2021
