🚨 Tragedy Strikes: AXE Ceremonia Festival Cancels Sunday Lineup After Crane Collapse 🚨
In what became an incredibly tragic turn of events, the AXE Ceremonia Festival in Mexico City has canceled its Sunday lineup after a crane collapse led to the unfortunate deaths of two attendees. 😢
On Saturday, as festival-goers gathered for much-anticipated performances, a wind gust toppled the crane that was holding a decorative metallic object. It fell onto two photographers, Miguel Angel Rojas and Berenice Giles, who received care at the scene but were later pronounced dead at the hospital. The festival organizers expressed their heartbreak in a statement:
“With deep sadness, we confirm the passing of the two people who were injured during today’s incident. We are deeply heartbroken by this loss. Our safety of our community has always been our priority." 💔
The festival continued on Saturday with acts like Charli XCX and Tomorrow X Together taking to the stage, but after consultations with local authorities, the decision was made to suspend all activities for Sunday, including highly anticipated sets by Tyler, the Creator and Massive Attack. ⚠️
The local mayor’s office confirmed that inspections had taken place, resulting in the placement of suspension seals at the event entrances, emphasizing that the safety and well-being of those in attendance must come first.
Refunds for attendees affected by the cancellation will be automatically issued, as the festival looks to prioritize the welfare of its community during this difficult time. 🎟️
This incident shines a light on the inherent risks that come with large events and serves as a reminder that safety protocols must always be the top priority. As we mourn the loss of Miguel and Berenice, let's also collectively advocate for stricter safety measures at festivals and events globally to prevent such tragedies from occurring again. 🙏
Our condolences and thoughts are with the families affected as they navigate this painful loss.
Stay safe everyone. 🙌
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