Zen Soo, The Associated Press Published Thursday, July 28, 2022 9:59 PM EDT Last Updated Thursday, July 28, 2022 9:59 PM EDT
HONG KONG (AP) – A falling video screen struck and injured two dancers on the concert stage as Cantopop band Mirror performed Thursday night in Hong Kong.
Videos circulating on social media showed Mirror members Anson Lo and Edan Lui performing with a dozen dancers when one of several suspended LED screens collapsed on stage.
The falling screen appeared to directly hit one dancer in the head and body before falling onto another performer as the audience screamed in horror. The other performers on stage rushed to help those struck by the screen, the videos showed.
Police said the two dancers were conscious when they were taken to the 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 the hospital, one unwell and two others in a state of shock but not requiring medical attention.
The concert was suspended 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 Louie 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 safety issues at the Mirror’s concerts was launched that evening and has gathered thousands of signatures. The petition urged organizers to ensure the safety of Mirror and its dancers and to refrain from using unnecessary stage machinery or raised platforms.
Viu, the company that created and operates Mirror, did not respond to an emailed request for comment.
The 12-member group has skyrocketed in popularity in Hong Kong and is considered the revival of Cantopop.
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