At least eleven people died when rapper Travis Scott performed in the United States. Others were injured.
Update from November 6th, 8:57 am: The AFP news agency quoted the head of the Houston fire department Samuel Peña: “The crowd began to huddle in front of the stage, which caused panic and injuries.” 17 people were admitted to the hospital. Eleven of them went into cardiac arrest.
At US festival: At least eight dead after mass panic
First report from November 6th, 8:42 am: Several US media report unanimously that there were at least eight deaths at the Astroworld Festival in the state of Texas. CNN cites the Houston Fire Department. At the appearance of rapper Travis Scott on Friday evening, the crowd moved further and further towards the stage. This has led to a mass panic. In addition to the dead, there are also numerous injured.
The Houston Fire Department tweeted that a collection center for families and their loved ones has been set up in a hotel in the meantime.
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
