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Madonna's Stage Collapses, One Dead

Posted Jul 16th 2009 12:54PM by TMZ Staff

The stage for Madonna's concert in Marseille, France collapsed today, killing one person and injuring nine.

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The collapse occurred at the Velodrome stadium where Madonna was going to perform on July 19. We're told the roof of the stage collapsed on top of the workers. Fire officials in Marseille tell us two of the injured workers are in critical condition -- one is an American.

madonnaFrench papers say the concert has been canceled.

UPDATE: Madonna has issued the following statement: "I am devastated to have just received this tragic news. My prayers go out to those who were injured and their families along with my deepest sympathy to all those affected by this heartbreaking news."

UPDATE: A second man is now being reported as dead.

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31. OMG she doesn't own the stage the production company that pays her to put on the concerts is in charge of providing this crap. and its true they are always in a hurry to put these things up.

Posted at 12:53PM on Jul 16th 2009 by danielle

32. I can't believe that some people are actually blaming Madonna for this. I don't think it's her job to erect the stages. All tours set up and disassemble constantly. You may not like her but get a grip!

Posted at 12:57PM on Jul 16th 2009 by huh???

33. Those things should be sturdy, shouldn't they? I mean they have to hold lots of people and equipment. Poor guy,

Posted at 1:08PM on Jul 16th 2009 by Antoinette

34. Too bad the stage didnt collapse when the whore was on it.

Posted at 1:13PM on Jul 16th 2009 by Kevin

35. I'm french, I live in Marseille, is the stage of the Olympique de Marseille (soccer) Winner of the Champions League in 1993, with the best public europe. Allez l'OM! ! ! R.I.P

Posted at 12:59PM on Jul 16th 2009 by zimzoul

36. It is ridiculous to think that somehow Madonna is responsible for this tragedy.

Posted at 1:01PM on Jul 16th 2009 by Tralalalala

37. Why are you people laughing and mocking Madonna? She's not one of my favourites or whatever but you are missing the point, another human has died due to a mistake of other people

Posted at 1:00PM on Jul 16th 2009 by Failbail

38. Lesson: if any material used to build the stage says "made in China"...replace it. FAST.

Posted at 1:02PM on Jul 16th 2009 by Emergency Broadcast System

39. Dayummmm, Sumbody didnt put that bytch up right. Too bad, Glade she didnt get hurt. Or am I.. lol naw Im kidding, But she is ripped so she culd just manhandle it back together,. lol lol

Posted at 1:03PM on Jul 16th 2009 by Starla30

40. @#6 - no steven, try this, MJ's accusers were 'into' his wallet. a message for you on MJ's behalf: "you ignorant fool".

Posted at 1:03PM on Jul 16th 2009 by Nony

41. you would think they would have learned from the first time he damn stage collapsed. Wasn't that just a few months ago.

Posted at 1:09PM on Jul 16th 2009 by zero

42. I think someone has put a curse on the entertainment industry...so much loss lately.

Posted at 1:09PM on Jul 16th 2009 by me

43. After reading the sick comments everyone is posting.....no wonder our world is so screwed up. The person killed could have been someone you know.

Posted at 1:09PM on Jul 16th 2009 by mike

44. the pic is not Madonna's stage

Posted at 1:09PM on Jul 16th 2009 by Christophe DIRAND

45. This is the second time her Sticky and Sweet stage has collasped. The day before before Britney made a guest appearance part of the stage collasped.

Posted at 1:11PM on Jul 16th 2009 by Nesodian

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