Balcony collapses at Dunedin concert, up to 20 injured
A balcony has collapsed during a concert by Kiwi band Six60 in a student area of Dunedin.
Eight people have been seriously injured and six have minor to moderate injuries after a balcony collapsed during a concert by Kiwi band Six60 in a student area of Dunedin.
St John ambulance says it's a developing situation and it's taking the eight people with serious injuries to Dunedin Hospital.
"Little shocked that @SIX60 continued to play tonight after a balcony at their gig collapsed. People are seriously injured!!," one person tweeted.
Hundreds of fans have turned up for the gig and many on balconies on surrounding properties in photographs on twitter.
@dannews @sachamcneil #balconycollapse #six60 spooky juxtaposition pic.twitter.com/DVcYOe89N2
— KrisV (@KVMediaNews) March 4, 2016
Every parent that has a student child in Dunedin will be frantic if they can't contact them tonight.
— Curmudgeonly Granny (@carol_stirling) March 4, 2016
And, just so we're clear, I detest Six60. But the idea anyone would go out to have fun at a gig and be injured. It shakes me.
— post-scott (@buzzandhum) March 4, 2016
Very upset that people were hurt tonight. Massive thanks to the local police and security who were working with us to help keep people safe.
— SIX60 (@SIX60) March 4, 2016
One photograph shows a flat minus a small balcony.
There are reports up to 20 people are injured.
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