Video: Brazilian DJ dies after stage collapses on him mid-concert
Brazil DJ dies
Metal structure over the stage fell down and killed DJ Kaleb Freitas during the Atmosphere dance music festival
In a horrifying video that has surfaced on the internet, aBrazilian DJ was capturedgetting trappedunderthe stage as he performedat theAtmosphere dance music festival in Esteio, Brazil, on Sunday afternoon.
After a terrible storm thateruptedinthe area, the stage collapsed onDJ Kaleb Freitas while he was playing music for the festival attendees.
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All of this was captured on fans' mobiles while they watched in horror as the entire metal structure holding the stage together fell down and struck his head.
According to local media reports, the 30-year-old was rushed to the hospital but due to severe head injuries, he was pronounced dead upon arrival. Three others at the event were injured.
The festival had almost 5000 in attendance when the incident happened.
Although the sage-collapse has been blamed on severe weather conditions, authorities are conducting a thorough investigation on the matter.
The organisers of Atmosphere dance music festival issued a statement after the horrific incident: "We always cherish the safety of our attendees, following all the processes, reports and authorizations requested by the local authorities. We lost a friend, an artist. Our priority is to assist the wounded and their families."
Kaleb Freitas had been very excited about the event and heeven took to his Instagram profile to announce his performance at the festival: