(Pictures) Giant video screen falls on boyband Mirror dancers at Hong Kong concert

29-07-2022 10:43 HKT

A huge video panel fell on the stage during a concert by popular Hong Kong boyband Mirror on Thursday, crushing one performer and trapping others, prompting a government investigation and the suspension of future shows.

At least two dancers were injured, with one in a serious condition and currently undergoing treatment in the intensive care unit. The other dancer is stable. Three members of the audience were also injured, with many fans emotional after the harrowing scenes.

It is understood that the dancer in serious condition is conscious when he arrive at Queen Elizabeth Hospital yesterday night and could communicate with doctors.

The government would investigate and review safety procedures to protect performers, staff and the public, he said.

Kevin Yeung Yun-hung, the city's Culture Secretary, said the show would be suspended until the stage structure was safe. The government's leisure bureau had already contacted the concert organizer about other stage incidents in recent days, he said in a statement.

The hugely popular Cantopop group was formed in 2018 through a reality television show and had planned a series of 12 shows at Hong Kong's Coliseum, next to the city's Victoria harbor.

More than 13,000 Mirror fans signed an online petition asking the concert organizer to resolve the problems and ensure safety for all performers, according to the petition's website.

MakerVille, the concert organizer which is owned by Hong Kong tycoon Richard Li's PCCW Media Group, said it was thoroughly investigating the cause of the accident.

"We are deeply sorry that the incident caused unease to viewers or others affected."

With regards to the incident, the Hong Kong Red Cross has activated its emergency psychological support service, Shall We Talk, to provide assistance to anyone who are disturbed or affected emotionally by the incident. The hotline (+852 5164 5040) will run from 10am to 6pm on Friday.

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In this image made from video taken from social media, a massive video screen suspended above the stage fells onto performers at a concert of Cantopop boy band Mirror, in Hong Kong, Thursday, July 28, 2020. Two dancers were injured at a Cantopop concert in Hong Kong after a massive video screen suspended above the stage fell onto performers below. (AP Photo)

Injured dancers being attended to by local paramedics. (Sing Tao/File)