At Least 8 Dead and Hundreds Injured in Stampede at US Hip-Hop Concert

Audience Rushes Onto Stage at Once, Causing Performance to Be Halted...

On the 5th, rapper Travis Scott is performing at the Astroworld Music Festival held at NRG Park in Houston, Texas, USA. Photo by AP/Yonhap News

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Heeyoon] At an outdoor music festival held in Houston, Texas, USA, a crush accident occurred, resulting in at least 8 deaths.

On the 6th (local time), NBC News reported that the accident happened around 9:15 PM the previous day at the Astroworld Music Festival held at Houston's NRG Park.

The accident occurred as the concert atmosphere heated up and excited attendees suddenly surged toward the stage.

Samuel Pe?a, Houston Fire Chief, stated at a press conference, "About 50,000 people began rushing toward the stage, and some attendees panicked," adding, "At least 8 people died and dozens were injured tonight."

He continued, "More than 300 attendees received treatment at the emergency medical tents set up at the venue," and "A total of 23 patients were transported to nearby hospitals, among whom 11 showed signs of cardiac arrest."

The fire authorities have confirmed that at least 8 people have died as a result of the accident so far.

Houston local broadcaster KPRC reported that even during the daytime performances, hundreds of attendees bypassed security equipment and rushed into the venue, showing signs of overheating.

The accident reportedly occurred while rapper Travis Scott was preparing to take the stage. The organizers stopped the performance belatedly after the crush accident occurred.

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