Boy band Mirror concert mishap caused by snapped metal cord, Hong Kong officials reveal


By AGENCY

At about 10.30pm on Thursday with the show under way, one of the giant screens in the air, measuring four metres in length, appeared to break off from suspension wires, crashing onto the stage and hitting two dancers performing with boy band members. Photo: SCMP

One of two metal cords suspending a massive screen had snapped at the concert of popular Hong Kong boy band Mirror, causing the structure to crash onto the stage below and hit two dancers in a horrific mishap that has shocked the city.

Authorities revealed their preliminary findings on Friday (July 29), with Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism Kevin Yeung Yun-hung conducting an initial inspection of the show venue at the Hong Kong Coliseum in Hung Hom.

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