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More than 300 concertgoers were injured at Festival O Marisquiño in Vigo, Spain on Sunday when a pier collapsed.
However, of the hundreds injured, just nine people have been hospitalized, with only five of them in serious condition, according toThe New York Times.
No fatalities have been reported and those individuals in serious condition did not suffer life-threatening injuries, according to theTimes.
While it’s unclear at this time as to why the pier gave out, the president of the Vigo port authority, Enrique Lopez Veiga believes it was “probably because of excessive weight,”CBSreported.
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Vigo’s mayor Abel Caballero,commented on the accidenton Twitter saying, local police, fire fighters, civil guards remained active on the scene through the early morning in case any concertgoers were trapped below the fallen pier.
Organizers of the festival alsoreleased a statement.
“The organization of the Festival O Marisquiño deeply regrets last night’s incident and stands in solidarity with all the injured and their families, who are now the absolute priority for everyone.”
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“We thank you for your cooperation,” the statement continued.
“On the other hand, the precinct is under judicial seal, waiting for the reports of experts to determine the technical causes of the collapse of the affected footbridge.”
source: people.com
