Historical Events tagged with "live events"

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Accidents & Tragedies

Astroworld Festival crowd crush leads to fatalities

November 5th, 2021 3 years ago

A crowd surge during the Astroworld Festival in Houston led to a tragic incident where ten lives were lost and dozens more injured. The festival, featuring performances from various artists including Travis Scott, witnessed an overwhelming influx of attendees, which resulted in a sudden and chaotic crush near the stage. Emergency services were alerted as many attendees struggled to escape the pressure and chaotic environment at the NRG Park, raising questions about safety measures and crowd management at large events.

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