Ultra Music Festival Stage Collapses In Miami, Two People In Critical Condition

Thursday evening, Miami fire and police responded to the collapse of a stage during a sound check for tomorrow’s start of the Ultra Music Festival, that draws over 50,000 attendees. At this point, some report that a large screen has fallen, as opposed to the stage. Miami Herald confirms that crew and event staff were working at the venue, doing sound-check and prepping for the show, when the accident occurred. Sources say there are several injuries. Gossip Extra reports that as many as 20 people have been injured, while one is not expected to survive. The Miami Herald reports:

According to rescue workers, the victims have been transported to Jackson Memorial Hospital’s Ryder Trauma Center. It’s unclear if those injured were workers. Up two people were said to be in critical condition, according to reports on the scene. The accident apparently occurred as stages were being erected.