Ed Sheeran took to the stage at the city’s Acrisure Stadium on Saturday, July 8, to entertain the biggest Pittsburgh crowd he’s ever played in front of, with an estimated 51,000 fans piling in to see the Englishman.
Things took a turn among some gig-goers, though, who fell ill during the performance. Emergency services were called to more than 37 incidents, and 17 people were taken to hospital, including a stadium worker and a medic.
Two people went into cardiac arrest, including a venue worker as well as a paramedic.
Oct. 29, 2022 – Seoul, South Korea – Halloween party results in 159 deaths from simultaneous cardiac arrests (click here)(click here)(click here).
My Take…
Why are some concerts now turning into “mass casualty events”?
The Ed Sheeran concert having two cardiac arrests is unusual enough, but 17 people had to be hospitalized and that is very strange. 37 incidents requiring “emergency services”.
The 159 deaths during the 2022 South Korea Halloween party is the most striking example of this phenomenon, as it was reported that dozens of people were having cardiac arrests simultaneously.
The Travis Scott concert is legendary for simultaneous sudden cardiac arrests and 10 deaths.
In my opinion, this phenomenon is similar to what has happened at some marathons, like the May 21, 2022 Brooklyn Half Marathon where 1 runner died and 15 had to be hospitalized.
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