Over 300 Injured In Spain After Platform Collapses At Music Festival - Authorities

Over 300 Injured in Spain After Platform Collapses at Music Festival - Authorities

As many as 377 people were injured after a section of wooden platform collapsed at a music festival in the city of Vigo in Spain's northwest autonomous community of Galicia, the local government said on Monday.

MADRID (Pakistan Point News / Sputnik - 14th August, 2018) As many as 377 people were injured after a section of wooden platform collapsed at a music festival in the city of Vigo in Spain's northwest autonomous community of Galicia, the local government said on Monday.

The incident happened on Sunday during a concern as part of O Marisquino three-day culture and sports event in Vigo.

According to the local authorities, seven of those injured remained in hospital.

Vigo mayor Abel Caballero said local and national police and civil guard were active on the scene.