'The people behind me start falling down. ... The crowd moves and I fall down on top of them, like, on top of their bodies, and I can hear the people in agony.'
Travis Scott is currently one of the highest-paid rappers and he has many young fans. Sources tell ABC News that Scott will provide a full refund for all attendees who bought tickets to Astroworld.to"stop the show" as rapper Travis Scott continues to perform in the background at the Nov. 5 concert that resulted in eight deaths.
Psychologists and trauma experts say that Astroworld attendees -- especially those like Cruz who tried to stop the chaos -- may experience physical and mental trauma following the Houston music festival. "It makes me want to make sure this never happens ever again," Cruz said, urging event organizers to work to prevent similar tragedies in the future.
Attendees may have nightmares, memories of the event that they can't keep out of their mind and may be triggered by certain sights, smells or tastes associated with the event. They may also have trouble sleeping or concentrating.The crowd watches as Travis Scott performs at Astroworld Festival, Nov. 5, 2021, in Houston.
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