Travis Scott Astroworld Festival Tragedy: What We Know So Far
Written by SOURCE on November 7, 2021
Travis Scott’s Astroworld festival took a tragic turn Friday night, after a crowd surged resulted in eight deaths and hundreds of reported injuries.
The incident occurred on Day 1 of the sold-out music event held at NRG Park in Houston, where about 50,000 people gathered to catch performances by Lil Baby, SZA, Roddy Ricch, Don Toliver, and more. Local authorities confirmed the casualties early Saturday, and have since launched an investigation to determine what exactly happened and how it may have been prevented.
As we wait for further developments, we’ve broken down key details of the tragic event and how those involved have responded. The post will be updated as more information becomes available.
