14 People Hospitalized at The Chainsmokers Concert in San Jose
The Chainsmokers 14 Hospitalized During San Jose Concert
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The Chainsmokers’ San Jose concert turned into an emergency situation over the weekend ... with 14 people rushed to local hospitals during the show.
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The electronic duo was performing at Discovery Meadow Friday when San Jose dozens of concert-goers began needing medical attention around 8:22 PM, according to the San Jose Fire Department's official social media account.
SJFD requested additional ambulances and advanced life-support units. In all, 14 ambulances responded and 14 people were transported to hospitals.
Police told local outlets that some of the medical emergencies involved suspected alcohol intoxication and drug-related issues. Authorities have not released the conditions of those hospitalized.
The concert began at 5 p.m., and officials said the emergency response wrapped up around 10:34 p.m. Police assisted with traffic control, and no arrests were reported.
The incident comes less than a month after another Chainsmokers performance in Palm Springs where nine people were injured after bottles were allegedly thrown into a crowd, with seven taken to the hospital.
The Chainsmokers have not publicly commented on the San Jose hospitalizations.
