Reports of multiple medical emergencies have surfaced following the inaugural Sick New World Texas, which took place October 24th in Fort Worth, TX.
Following a social media post reporting on the incidents, several attendees shared accounts of experiencing medical issues themselves or witnessing others nearby requiring assistance.
Additional attendees reported poor cellular reception throughout the festival, with some claiming that the large crowds made it difficult to contact others or request medical assistance.
Medical emergencies at music festivals have previously raised concerns about attendee safety, including a fatal incident following Vans Warped Tour in Long Beach, CA. Additionally, a woman was left paralyzed during Knocked Loose‘s set at this year’s Louder Than Life festival when a concert goer jumped out of a tree and landed on the woman.
Details surrounding the reported incidents remain limited, including the number of individuals affected, the nature of their medical emergencies and their current conditions.
At this time, no fatalities or serious injuries related to Sick New World Texas have been confirmed.
Additional information will be provided as it becomes available.