Saturday, March 19, 2011

SXSW camera boom falls at Stubb’s


SXSW: Several injured when camera boom falls at Stubb’s

By American-Statesman staff | Saturday, March 19, 2011, 01:24 AM

UPDATE

OMD played an abbreviated set — dedicated to those injured — beginning around 1:30 a.m., according to several who were in attendance, including Austin American-Statesman staffer Raeanne Martinez.

INITIAL REPORT

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At least four people were hurt Friday night after being struck by a falling camera boom at Stubb’s.
The piece of equipment dropped into the crowd just after 1 a.m., according to Austin-Travis County EMS spokesman Warren Hassinger, leaving the concert-goers with injuries that were not considered life-threatening. They were taken by ambulance to University Medical Center Brackenridge for treatment.
The mishap occurred as OMD, the night’s final act, was about to begin its performance.
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