Eight people have been reported dead due to a stampede at the ongoing Astroworld Music Festival in the southern US state of Houston. The accident happened on Friday night.
Houston. A stampede broke out during the ongoing Astroworld Music Festival in the South American state of Houston. In this accident, 8 people died after being crushed. The stampede occurred when famous rapper Travis Scott was performing. The event was being held at NRG Park Complex. Thousands of people came to listen to their favorite rapper. Then there was a stampede. According to media reports, some of them died of a heart attack. More than 17 people have been injured in the accident. He has been admitted to the hospital.
If families have not heard from a loved one that attended this evenings Astroworld festival, a reunification center has been established at 8686 Kirby (Wyndam Hotel). A hotline has not been established at the moment @FireChiefofHFD @houstonpolice
— Houston Fire Dept (@HoustonFire) November 6, 2021
11 people had heart attacks
According to US media, the Houston Fire Department reported that 11 people had heart attacks after the stampede. They were taken to the hospital, but 8 people could not be saved. It is being said that between 9 and 9.15 pm on Friday night US time, the crowd was moving towards the stage. Suddenly people fell on each other and panic spread, people ran outside. The fire department took 17 people crushed in the stampede to the hospital in injured condition.
Security had to struggle to control the crowd
The security had to struggle hard to control the crowd. According to local news agency The Houston Chronicle, the crowd was marching towards the stage, suppressing those standing ahead. After that, there was a stampede. People started running outside. The show was called off after the accident. Rapper Travis Scott prevented the crowd from coming to the stage several times during his 75-minute show, but his fans did not listen. During the program, he also appealed to the security to get the people out safely from the stage itself.
This event is held every year
Astroworld music festival is organized every year. However, last year it was canceled due to Corona. Thousands of people reach the festival. According to The Houston Chronicle, the two-day event was attended by a crowd of 50,000 people. However, the program for the second day was canceled after the accident.
