Hong Kong Launches Inquiry Into Mirror Concert Incident That Injured Dancers

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Patrick Frater Asia Bureau ChiefHong Kong authorities have ordered an investigation into the incident on stage Thursday when a giant LED screen fell from the ceiling at a concert by boy band Mirror, injuring two male dancers.“I have contacted the Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, and instructed the Leisure and Cultural Services Department, together with relevant departments, to comprehensively investigate the incident and review the safety requirements of similar performance activities in order to protect the safety of performers, working staff and members of the public,” said the city’s Chief Executive John Lee.

He described the events as a “a serious incident.”The incident happened around 10.35pm local time on Thursday at the Coliseum, a major venue for the Canto-pop music scene.

It was the fourth show in a planned run of 12 performances. The remainder of the series has now been canceled. According to a spokesman for the Hong Kong’s Hospital Authority, one of the dancers suffered neck injuries and was in serious condition in intensive care.

The other sustained injuries to his head and was described as stable. Their names were not released, but authorities said that the family of the seriously injured dancer is expected to travel to Hong Kong from Canada.