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Coachella Chaos: Light Fixture Gash Victim Critical
12 Apr
Summary
- A heavy light fixture fell during a DJ set at Coachella.
- The falling fixture gashéd a female festival-goer's head open.
- Other DJs canceled sets due to strong winds at the festival.
A serious safety incident occurred at the Coachella music festival on Friday evening, causing significant disruption and injury. During a surprise DJ set by John Summit on the Do LaB stage, a heavy light fixture unexpectedly fell into the crowd.
The falling fixture struck a female attendee, reportedly gashing her head open. Witnesses described seeing blood on the fixture and the ground, indicating the severity of the injury. Others in the crowd attempted to signal for medical assistance.
Despite the injury, the attendee was eventually taken to a medical tent, with initial reports suggesting she was in critical but stable condition. The incident led to the stage being cordoned off, with caution tape making it appear like a crime scene.
Strong winds were cited as a likely cause for the fixture's fall, impacting other performances as well. DJ Anyma canceled their set due to the weather, and DJ Jigitz reportedly ended their performance early. Another festival-goer mentioned a second person was injured, with one friend admitted for a brain bleed but now stable.
