On the eve of Ultra Music Festival's first weekend of EDM and partying, two of the event's workers are now in serious condition after the main stage partially collapsed onto them. The now broken section of the LED screen, nearly 7 feet high, now put Ultra organizers at the mercy of Miami authorities.
The Assiciated Press reports that the ultra main stage accident scene will be reviewed by several city officials on Friday, the first scheduled day of the festival. Once approved, the main stage will be finished and continue on as planned.
Festival organizers released the following statement after the accident:
"[Thursday, March 14] as preparations were being made for this weekend's Ultra Music Festival, a section of an LED screen fell and injured two workers. Fire Rescue was on site so there was a rapid response. Festival organizers are working with, and supporting, authorities as they investigate the details behind the accident."
Although the exact condition of the workers is still unknown, the accident brings to light the many dangers of organizing such an expansive event in a city locale. The two weekend event averaged nearly 55,000 people per day last year, overrunning the city of Miami.
Storys have broke that the Swedish House Mafia's custom LED screen was involved in the incident.
If you're in Miami this weekend for Ultra, check out some of these after parties here!
Storys have broke that the Swedish House Mafia's custom LED screen was involved in the incident.
If you're in Miami this weekend for Ultra, check out some of these after parties here!
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