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Linkin Park express sadness after fan dies outside South Africa concert

Linkin Park have given a statement following the death of a fan outside their recent gig in South Africa.

The US group were playing at the Cape Town Stadium on Wednesday (November 7) when an advertising tower outside the venue collapsed, killing one fan and injuring 20 other people.

Expressing their sadness at the incident, Linkin Park said in a statement:

"Following our performance tonight at Cape Town Stadium, we were advised that several people were injured as a result of the collapse of an advertising tower erected by Lucozade in the parking area outside the venue. 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."

They continued: "Though we have had no relationship with the sponsor or the entity responsible for erecting the structure, we take the safety of our fans very seriously and our thoughts are with all of those who were affected by this tragedy."

A statement released by City of Cape Town reads: "The City's emergency services, including doctors, paramedics and disaster risk management staff assisted immediately. The injured were treated on scene and have been taken to nearby hospitals for further medical attention. The remainder of the structure was dismantled and the commanding officer at the Venue Operations Centre declared the event site safe shortly afterwards."

 

 

 

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