Early Saturday morning native time, excessive winds in Spain at Medusa Competition triggered 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 have been clocked, the principle stage was evacuated however many apparently stayed behind in opposition to the official orders of workers and organizers.
Pitchfork reported, “Of these injured, three suffered critical trauma accidents and 14 skilled minor accidents, based on regional emergency providers. Reuters notes that 32 individuals have been taken to the hospital.”
“We’re fully devastated and dismayed at what occurred final morning. The administration of Medusa Competition wish to categorical 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 the whole lot they want. His insufferable struggling we additionally make ours.”
Festive Owl on Twitter shared a video of the excessive winds:
Extreme winds have triggered the principle stage to break down at an EDM pageant in Spain killing one and injuring not less than 40.
Because of this climate delays are all the time 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
