Scaffold Collapse: 1 Dead, 19 Injured at South African Venue

Posted on Nov 8th 2012 8:50AM by The Associated Press Comments

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JOHANNESBURG (AP) - A spokeswoman for the South African city of Cape Town says one person died after a scaffolding collapsed in high winds outside a Linkin Park concert, injuring 19 other people.

Kylie Hatton said Thursday a woman died after being taken to the hospital. She said 19 people were injured, with 12 hospitalized, after the temporary advertising structure collapsed outside the Cape Town Stadium. She said police are investigating.

The American rock band said in a statement: "We wish to express our deep sadness and concern for those injured and our heartfelt condolences to the family of the fan who died as a result of her injuries." The band said they had no relationship with the sponsor or entity responsible for the structure.

The band will perform in Johannesburg Nov. 10.

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sindfetish

REALLY? You put a f%$#n' ADVERTISEMENT before a story about SOMEONE DYING? Sick....sick people.

November 09 2012 at 7:37 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Mark Lathom

They're still no Dethklok.

November 08 2012 at 2:11 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
kmcc895370

It didn't collapse at the concert. It collapsed outside the venue which was a stadium. The people watching the concert inside probably never knew anything happened until they left or if it happened before when people gather outside of venues. Very misleading headline,

November 08 2012 at 2:04 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
lakers84

r.i.p. to the girl that was killed during probably one of the best times of her life..so sad..linkin park should write a song about her...enter the light...

November 08 2012 at 12:28 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Angela

Headline says stage collapsed at a Linkin Park concert in South Africa. Video says stage collapsed at a Radio Head concert in Canada. Which is it????

November 08 2012 at 11:17 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
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wyrdotter

Both; slideshow includes videos of several different stage collapse disasters.

November 08 2012 at 1:36 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply

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