Red Hot Summer Tour grandstand collapses, injures three
A temporary grandstand collapsed during Boom Crash Opera's performance at the sold-out festival, causing three minor injuries.
A temporary grandstand set up on Coolangatta Beach for the Red Hot Summer Tour collapsed during a performance by Australian rock band Boom Crash Opera at about 2.50pm on Sunday. Three people suffered minor injuries.
Queensland Police confirmed that officers were still at the scene. The incident happened at a sold-out event on the Gold Coast.
The grandstand failure is being investigated to understand what went wrong.
- 3
- Injuries reported
- About 2.50pm Sunday
- Collapse time
- Coolangatta Beach, Gold Coast
- Venue
- Boom Crash Opera
- Performing band
Why it mattersSafety at public events matters when temporary stages fail, and attendees expect structures to hold safely during normal use.
AustraliaMajor outdoor music festivals across Australia will review their temporary structure safety standards and certifications.
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