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8 dead, scores injured at U.S. music festival in Houston

Published : 06 Nov 2021, 11:11

Updated : 06 Nov 2021, 23:26

  DF News Desk
File Photo Xinhua

At least eight people died and scores of others were injured in a crush at Astroworld music festival in Houston, U.S. state of Texas, on Friday night, according to authorities,reported Xinhua.

"The crowd began to compress towards the front of the stage and that caused some panic and it started causing some injuries," Houston Fire Chief Samuel Pena told a press conference outside NRG Park early Saturday morning.

"We had at least eight confirmed fatalities tonight and scores of individuals that were injured," Pena said.

The incident reportedly took place at around 9:15 p.m. local time when rapper Travis Scott was performing.