Last night, Friday, the Astroworld festival was well underway, closing out the night with headliner Travis Scott. Shortly after Drake finished a mini set with Scott, tragedy struck. A stampede broke out, killing eight, and wounding hundreds more. A source connected to Astroworld insinuated that a catalyst event sparked the stampede.
The source told TMZ that though it is still unclear, investigations are ongoing. They are working to find the cause of death for those who suffered cardiac arrests. According to the source, an individual injected concertgoers with an unidentified drug substance. This event caused widespread panic, and then the subsequent stampede. So far, authorities confirmed eight dead, and hundreds more wounded.
Here are first hand accounts of the horrific night. And, please note, some of these images and videos will be disturbing for some viewers and we advise caution in moving forward in this article.
Disturbing scenes coming out of @trvisXX‘s #ASTROWORLD as at least 8 people are dead, and more than 300 injured in absolute chaos last night.
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📹: @ChaudharyParvez pic.twitter.com/3iyEse1Cpr
— Festive Owl (@TheFestiveOwl) November 6, 2021
At this time she was telling them that people were dead & to please stop the concert to alert people to calm down but she was ignored & the crowd booed her off the stage.
These videos are like a concert in hell!#Seannafaith 🙏🏻#ASTROWORLDFest #AstroWorld pic.twitter.com/m5RlNkhqJX— ∼Marietta (@ThisIsMarietta) November 6, 2021
“There is somebody dead.”
“Stop the show. Stop the show. Stop the show.”
And the #AstroWorld show continuedpic.twitter.com/uHJKGiSosX
— David Leavitt (@David_Leavitt) November 6, 2021
This is an account from one concertgoer who reflects on the incredible tragedy that took place.
Kylie jenner posted an Instagram story of the Astroworld concert with responders in the crowd like nothing happened . 8 people confirmed dead travis Scott didn’t stop the performance . stop thinking celebs care . pic.twitter.com/RRbL6UCfyH
— jw (@iam_johnw2) November 6, 2021
This story continues to develop, please check back for additional updates.
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