Dozens Injured by Hailstorm Before Louis Tomlinson Colorado Concert
variety.comJem Aswad Executive Editor, Music Nearly 100 people were injured by “golf-ball sized” hail before a Louis Tomlinson concert scheduled for Wednesday night at the Red Rocks Amphitheatre outside Denver, the West Metro Fire Department told CNN.
At least seven people were transported to area hospitals with “non-life-threatening” injuries, the fire department tweeted, with as many as 90 people treated at the venue for abrasions and broken bones. “I managed to hide where they were selling drinks and I used my backpack to protect myself and another girl,” one fan told CNN, saying she experienced minor injuries.
The National Weather Service office in nearby Boulder issued a severe thunderstorm warning for the areas at around 9 p.m., noting the venue would be affected.
The show was postponed twice during the storm, with the venue telling fans to shelter in their cars, before giving an all-clear and then, finally, postponing the show entirely.Devastated about the show tonight, hope everyone’s ok, I’ll be back!
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