Concert Chaos: Colorado Fans Injured by Golf Ball-Size Hail

Story By Joe Frank

Image credit: getty images June 22 2023

Severe hailstorm strikes concertgoers at Colorado's Red Rocks Amphitheatre during a Louis Tomlinson concert.

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Videos shared on social media depict fans running for cover as golf ball-sized hail pours down on them.

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The historic outdoor venue's seating area is covered in hail causing chaos and panic among attendees.

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Between 80 to 90 people sustain injuries requiring hospital treatment for non-life threatening injuries such as cuts and broken bones.

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Red Rocks issued weather delays and urged fans to seek shelter in their vehicles due to the severe weather conditions.

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Eventually, the concert is postponed due to the hazardous conditions caused by the hailstorm.

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A spokesperson for Red Rocks confirms that several inches of hail accumulated in the seating area.

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Concertgoers recount seeing fellow attendees covered in welts and bruises as a result of the golf ball-sized hailstones.

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Dozens of injured concertgoers receive medical treatment on the scene, highlighting the severity of the hailstorm's impact.

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The incident at Red Rocks serves as a chilling reminder of the unpredictable nature of severe weather and its potential to disrupt and endanger public events.

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