Over a dozen people were hospitalized during a Chainsmokers concert in San Jose due to “suspected alcohol intoxication and drug-related issues.” It’s the latest unfortunate meltdown for the touring EDM duo.
On Friday night, at least 14 people were hospitalized during a Chainsmokers concert at Discovery Meadows in San Jose, California, per details emerging from social media and first responders. The San Jose Fire Department said they got calls about “multiple patients requiring medical attention” at around 8:22 PM on September 4.
“SJFD immediately requested an Ambulance Task Force, two additional life support fire units, and a Battalion Chief to manage the incident and provide additional medical resources,” the department shared. “A total of 14 ambulances responded, and 14 patients were transported to local hospitals.”
It’s still unclear what caused the influx of medical episodes or if there’s any connection between the people involved. San Jose police told the media that multiple individuals were treated at the park for “suspected alcohol intoxication and drug-related issues.”
According to the fire department, 14 ambulances were called to the scene, and 14 people were taken to the hospital. It has yet to be revealed what prompted the calls or what conditions the people were in when they arrived at the hospital.
The concert began at 5 PM and wrapped after 10:30 PM.
“I saw a lot of people crash out,” wrote one attendee on Reddit. “A few people did not look like they were gonna make it. You gotta know how to handle your drugs if you’re gonna do them.”
The Chainsmokers—Alex Pall and Drew Taggart—posted concert footage on Instagram on Sunday but have made no mention of the incident.
Worryingly, the San Jose incident isn’t the only recent Chainsmokers show that resulted in multiple fans going to the hospital.
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 tossed into the crowd. Police said that nine people were injured in total, with some getting cut by broken glass.
The Grammy Award-winning EDM duo are known for songs like “Closer,” “Don’t Let Me Down,” and “Something Just Like This.” They have over 52 million monthly listeners on Spotify.