At least eight people were killed and numerous others injured at a music festival in Houston, Texas, on Friday evening.
The tragedy occurred at the Astroworld Festival in NRG Park. A mass panic at the final show by US rapper and festival host Travis Scott is said to be the cause of the disaster.
The rapper interrupted his performance several times due to incidents in the crowded audience. 50,000 people watched the concert, which was later canceled. All performances planned for Saturday have also been canceled.
The fans had rushed towards the stage en masse 38 minutes after the concert has started.
Houston’s fire chief Samuel Peña said ... Read even more
