Heavy hailstorm hits Milan; Bad Bunny concert cancelled: full ticket refunds
According to the fire service, several spectators were injured after being struck on the head by large hailstones, and were treated by 118 emergency services staff
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The concert by the Puerto Rican musician Bad Bunny’s concert was also affected by the violent hailstorm that struck Milan on the evening of 18 July. The fire brigade evacuated the thousands of people who had turned out for the artist’s second concert at the San Siro racecourse. According to the fire brigade, several spectators were injured, struck on the head by large hailstones, and were treated by 118 emergency services staff. The concert was suspended. The venue remained under the supervision of the organisers and the police.
Tonight’s concert at the Snai La Maura Racecourse in Milan was the second and final Milanese date of the Debí tirar más fotos World Tour, the Puerto Rican star’s only Italian stop on the tour, following last night’s sold-out first concert attended by 80,000 people. In an initial announcement broadcast over the loudspeakers, the organisers asked the audience to remain in their seats, in the hope that the storm would pass, but as weather conditions worsened, the order was given to evacuate the area and make for the emergency exits. The Uruguay underground station was also closed early to facilitate the management of the emergency and the flow of people.
Tickets will be refunded in full
Fans who attended the Snai La Maura Racecourse in Milan will receive a full refund. This has been announced by Live Nation, after the second Milan date of the Puerto Rican artist’s tour was cut short due to a violent storm with hail that struck the city whilst the show was underway. “Due to adverse weather conditions, including thunderstorms and hail, Bad Bunny’s concert scheduled for last night at the Snai La Maura Racecourse in Milan was cut short and the venue was safely evacuated,” said Live Nation. “Following a careful assessment and after making every effort to reschedule the event, we regret to inform ticket holders that the concert has been cancelled and will not be rescheduled.” “The safety of everyone present is always our top priority,” Live Nation continued. “We thank you for your patience, understanding and cooperation during the evacuation and sincerely apologise for the inconvenience caused. All ticket holders will receive a full refund (ticket price + booking fee).” Further details will be announced in the coming days.
Elodie at Bad Bunny’s ‘Casita’ at the racecourse before the concert was called off
Elodie was among the approximately 80,000 fans who were evacuated from the La Maura Racecourse in Milan during Bad Bunny’s concert, which was interrupted by the violent storm that hit the city. The singer was photographed by some of those present as she entered, alongside her girlfriend Franceska, the famous ‘Casita’ – a faithful replica of a Puerto Rican house – where the artist performs during the second half of the show.
