DJ killed after winds cause stage to collapse at Brazilian EDM festival
DJ Kaleb Freitas has died after the stage on which he was performing collapsed due to high winds.
The DJ was performing at Atmosphere EDM festival in Brazil, which went ahead despite the sever weather warning.
The moment the structure collapsed was caught on video by one of the 5,000 audience members.
Fuertísima escena del derrumbe de un escenario en el festival Atmosphere de Brasil a causa de fuertes vientos. Murió el artista brasileño, DJ Kaleb, en ello. Descanse en paz 🙁 pic.twitter.com/bckeqY3aH5
— Trino DJ (@trinodj) December 17, 2017
A further three people were injured in the collapse.
30-year-old Freitas was rushed to the hospital with head injuries following the collapse, but tragically died soon after he arrived.
In a statement released to Global News, the festival organisers said:
'We always cherish the security of our audience, following all the processes, reports and authorizations requested by the local authorities.'
Hey guys, next time a festival cancels or evacuates due to inclement weather don’t attack them for it. Understand that they only have your safety in mind- they lose thousands of dollars during evacuations but they must do it to protect you. My heart goes out to Atmosphere Brazil.
— Annie Macs (@annie_c_macs) December 18, 2017
'And to our audience we will keep them informed of all our actions to keep the truth about the facts that have occurred.'
'We’re sorry, we lost a friend, an artist. Our priority is to assist the wounded and their families. We thank the military brigade and the fire department for all assistance.'
Feature image: Twitter / DJ Mag
