Early Saturday morning native time, excessive winds in Spain at Medusa Pageant precipitated a part of the primary stage to break down, leading to one demise and greater than 20 injured.
After winds exceeding 51 mph had been clocked, the primary stage was evacuated however many apparently stayed behind towards the official orders of workers and organizers.
Pitchfork reported, “Of these injured, three suffered critical trauma accidents and 14 skilled minor accidents, in line with regional emergency providers. Reuters notes that 32 folks had been taken to the hospital.”
“We’re utterly devastated and dismayed at what occurred final morning. The administration of Medusa Pageant want to categorical our deep and honest condolences to the household and associates affected by the deadly penalties that occurred final evening,” competition organizers wrote on Fb. “It’s a day of mourning and respect for these affected. And they’ll have us for every little thing they want. His insufferable struggling we additionally make ours.”
Festive Owl on Twitter shared a video of the excessive winds:
Extreme winds have precipitated the primary stage to break down at an EDM competition in Spain killing one and injuring a minimum of 40.
Because of this climate delays are at all times to be taken severely.
Ideas with the households concerned. 😔@medusa_festivalpic.twitter.com/Sh6d8PzJVo
— Festive Owl (@TheFestiveOwl) August 13, 2022
by way of Pitchfork | Photograph by way of Wikimedia Commons