Early Saturday morning native time, excessive winds in Spain at Medusa Competition brought about a part of the primary stage to break down, leading to one loss of life and greater than 20 injured.
After winds exceeding 51 mph have 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 individuals have been taken to the hospital.”
“We’re utterly devastated and dismayed at what occurred final morning. The administration of Medusa Competition want to specific our deep and honest condolences to the household and buddies affected by the deadly penalties that occurred final evening,” pageant organizers wrote on Fb. “It’s a day of mourning and respect for these affected. And they’re going to have us for every thing 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 primary stage to break down at an EDM pageant in Spain killing one and injuring at the least 40.
That is why climate delays are at all times to be taken critically.
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
