At least three injured after grandstand collapses during Red Hot Summer show on Gold Coast
The temporary seating came down in the early stages of Sunday’s sold-out festivities.
Three people have been injured after a grandstand collapsed during a sold-out music festival on Queensland’s Gold Coast.
The temporary grandstand, set up on Coolangatta Beach for the Red Hot Summer Tour, collapsed during a performance by Australian rock band Boom Crash Opera about 2.50pm on Sunday.
Queensland Police confirmed three minor injuries had been reported, with officers still at the scene.
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7NEWS.com.au has contacted Red Hot Summer Tour organisers for comment.
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Originally published on 7NEWS
