DJ Killed After Stage Collapses on Him Mid-Set as Horrified Music Fans Filmed Performance
According to NPR, 30-year-old Kaleb Freitas was performing a set during strong winds and looming storm clouds when the stage collapsed and struck him in the head. He was taken to a nearby hospital but pronounced dead upon arrival.
Other people were treated for injuries, but no exact number was available, according to the outlet.
Rave que estava rolando no parque de exposições Assis Brasil @metsul @MetroclimaPOA pic.twitter.com/kicb7WnNnf
— Rafael Maroni (@rafamaroni) December 17, 2017
A statement from festival organizers posted on Facebook read: “We always cherish the safety of our attendees, following all the processes, reports and authorizations requested by the local authorities,” continuing with, “we lost a friend, an artist. Our priority is to assist the wounded and their families.”
A post shared by Kaleb Freitas (@kaleb_freitas) on Dec 12, 2017 at 4:50pm PST
According to the New York Daily News, about 5,000 concertgoers were attending the festival when the stage collapsed.
Freitas’ last post on Instagram showed him at the festival grounds, excitedly sharing with his fans the layout. His post was flooded with condolences from his fans.
