The Chainsmokers' concert in San Jose, California on September 4 turned chaotic when 14 fans were hospitalized after requiring medical attention. According to reports, many of these fans were taken to hospital due to alcohol or drug use. The incident is the second in recent weeks for the EDM duo, with seven people also being rushed to emergency rooms at their show last month in Palm Springs. No comment has been made by the Chainsmokers on the incident so far.
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On September 4th, 14 people were hospitalized after a concert by electronic music duo The Chainsmokers at Discovery Meadow in downtown San Jose, California. The incident occurred during a show that was attended by a large crowd, which can be seen on Instagram posts shared by the group. Emergency responders rushed to the scene and 14 ambulances responded, with all patients taken to local hospitals. According to police, the reasons for hospitalization included suspected alcohol intoxication and drug-related issues. This is not the first time an incident has occurred at a Chainsmokers concert, as seven people were hospitalized after a fight broke out at their August set in Palm Springs.
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The Chainsmokers’ concert Friday turned into a chaotic scene when more than a dozen people were hospitalized.
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The San Jose Fire Department shared on X Saturday that they responded at 8:22 p.m. on Sept. 4 to an outdoor concert at Discovery Meadow for reports of “multiple patients requiring medical attention.”
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The Chainsmokers’ show took place at the urban park in downtown San Jose that night.
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“SJFD immediately requested an Ambulance Task Force, two additional advanced life support fire units, and a Battalion Chief to manage the incident and provide additional medical resources,” the department shared.
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“A total of 14 ambulances responded, and 14 patients were transported to local hospitals.”
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ABC7 reported that police told them that 10 people had to go to the hospital, many of them because of alcohol or drugs.
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The condition of the concert-goers is unknown and the Chainsmokers have yet to comment.
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The EDM duo — consisting of members Alex Pall and Drew Taggart — did post concert footage Sunday on Instagram, though made no mention of the incident.
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Page Six reached out to the Chainsmokers’ rep for comment, but didn’t receive an immediate response back.
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This isn’t the only recent Chainsmokers show that ended up with multiple fans having to go to the hospital.
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At their set last month at Splash House’s “After Hours” event at the Palm Springs Air Museum, seven people were rushed to the emergency room after a fight broke out and bottles were hurled into the crowd, TMZ reported.
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Police told the outlet that a total of nine people were injured, with some getting cut by broken glass.
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The Chainsmokers aren’t the only artists who have been experiencing emergencies at recent shows.
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Country music legend Garth Brooks put on a secret show Sept. 3 at a Denver, Colorado, venue under the name “Yukon Jack,” which attracted more than 2,000 fans.
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Per TMZ, more than 25 people required medical attention during the performance, reportedly from the 90+ degree heat.
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The Chainsmokers' concert Friday saw more than a dozen fans hospitalized.
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The city fire department posted to social media that they responded to reports of "multiple patients requiring medical attention."
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The Chainsmokers are seen above at a February show.
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"A total of 14 ambulances responded, and 14 patients were transported to local hospitals," officials noted.
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The EDM duo — Alex Pall and Drew Taggart — have not yet commented.
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The duo (seen above) also saw drama at one of their shows just weeks ago.
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At their set last month at Splash House's "After Hours" event at the Palm Springs Air Museum, seven people were sent to the emergency room after a fight broke out.
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