A stage at Downsview Park in Toronto collapsed on Sunday afternoon just a few hours before Radiohead were set to play before a sold-out crowd on the very same stage. The band was not on the stage at the time of the collapse, but three others were injured and, unfortunately, one man was killed.
Rolling Stone notes that a scaffolding type structure collapsed approximately 40 to 60 feet above the main stage area. This occurred while the victims were setting up for the 4 PM concert. There were no heavy winds or inclement weather at the time.
A message on Radiohead’s website quickly announced that tickets would be refunded, and that fans should not come to the venue.
It was reported that the person killed was Radiohead’s drum technician, Scott Johnson. Radiohead’s drummer Philip Selway later confirmed that it was indeed Johnson, 33, who died in the accident.
“We have all been shattered by the loss of Scott Johnson, our friend and colleague. He was a lovely man, always positive, supportive and funny; a highly skilled and valued member of our great road crew. We will miss him very much. Our thoughts and love are with Scott’s family and all those close to him.”
The accident comes on the heels of a stage collapse at the Indiana State Fair last August, killing seven; last July, a stage collapsed on Cheap Trick mid-performance.
What do you think about the incidents? Should more be done concerning concert safety?
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