‘Apple-size’ hail injures about 100 people during concert at Red Rocks in Colorado

Seven people were taken to the hospital and 80 to 90 others were treated on-scene when hit by what one person described as “apple-sized” hail during a concert at Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison on Wednesday night, rescue officials said.

The injuries included cuts and broken bones, according to West Metro Fire Rescue.

Louis Tomlinson, a former member of One Direction, was scheduled to play at the popular live music venue.

West Metro Fire Rescue, which responded to the emergency, said the number of potential patients and the extent of their injuries are unknown at this time.

A concert goer named Nicole called it the “scariest night of [her] life.”

“It started pelting people with hail at Red Rocks and my sister and I luckily found shelter under a sign,” she said, adding, “I am bleeding and have huge bumps on my head from the hail. Hoping everyone made it out safely.”

Nicole posted a video of the hail on Twitter. The video shows several people running to find shelter, and screams can be heard.

Nicole also thanked the “random guys at Red Rocks who sheltered us in their car during the hail storm after the sign we were hiding under broke.”

“Literally saved our lives, if not a serious concussion,” she said.

Another person said the hail that fell down “was literally apple sized,” adding the that “ground looked like it snowed. My partner’s windshield is literally shattered.”

The concert had been delayed and Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre advised concert goers to “seek shelter in your vehicle,” adding, “we’ll let you know when we’ve received the all clear.”

The organization then said it received the “all clear” and urged concert goers to go back to the amphitheater — only to say announce an hour later that people should seek shelter until further notice as severe weather approached.

The organization ultimately announced canceling the concert roughly half an hour later.

Another concertgoer posted a video on Twitter showing ice and water flooding the amphitheater’s stairs. “It was straight out of a horror movie,” the concertgoer said.

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The sky blushes over Red Rocks Amphitheatre in 2019 during a Widespread Panic concert. File photo. Photo: Seth Boster. (the Gazette file)
The sky blushes over Red Rocks Amphitheatre in 2019 during a Widespread Panic concert. File photo. Photo: Seth Boster. (the Gazette file)

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