Travis Scott's Astroworld Festival gave way to tragedy, leaving eight dead and 300 injured.
Travis Scott performs at E11EVEN on July 25, 2021 in Miami, Florida.’s Astroworld Festival on Friday night in Houston at NRG Park.
He said a “mass casualty” incident was triggered at 9:38 p.m., shortly after which his team transported 17 patients to the hospital, 11 of which were in cardiac arrest at the time. Astroworld organizers had a medical tent on-site but Peña said festival staff “were quickly overwhelmed” by the situation, leading his team to step in and dispatch as many as 50 units.Videos shared on social media show a chaotic scene.
Peña said the investigation will continue as they attempt to identify patients and casualties. A reunification center has been opened at the Wyndham Houston Hotel for family members who may not have heard from their relatives that attended the show. “We are coordinating with organizers and that will continue to move forward as the hours go by,” he added.
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