Zen Soo, The Associated Press Posted Thu Jul 28 2022 9:59 PM EDT Last Updated Thu Jul 28 2022 9:59 PM EDT
HONG KONG (AP) — A falling video screen hit and injured two dancers on the concert stage as Cantopop band Mirror performed Thursday night in Hong Kong.
Video clips circulating on social media showed Mirror members Anson Lo and Edan Lui performing with a dozen dancers when one of several suspended LED screens crashed on stage.
The falling screen appeared to hit a dancer directly in the head and body before falling onto another performer as the audience screamed in horror. The rest of the performers on stage rushed to help those affected by the screen, the videos showed.
Police said both dancers were conscious when they were taken to Queen Elizabeth Hospital. Local media reported that the hospital said one of the dancers was in serious condition while the other was stable.
Police said three members of the public were also taken to hospital, one in a critical condition and two in shock, but did not require medical treatment.
The concert was halted following the incident, which occurred during the fourth of Mirror’s 12 scheduled concerts at the Hong Kong Coliseum.
At Tuesday’s concert, band member Frankie Lui appeared to lose his footing and fall off the edge of the stage while giving a speech, according to clips on social media.
An online petition about security issues at the Mirror concerts was launched the same night and has garnered thousands of signatures. The petition urged organizers to ensure the safety of Mirror and its dancers and refrain from using stage mechanisms or unnecessary elevated platforms.
Viu, the company that created and runs Mirror, did not respond to an emailed request for comment.
The 12-member band has skyrocketed in popularity in Hong Kong and has been credited with the revival of Cantopop.