Two Chainsmokers concerts result in multiple hospitalizations within a month
Concerts by the DJ duo the Chainsmokers led to hospitalizations in Palm Springs on Aug. 9 and in San Jose on Sept. 4, with injuries linked to flying bottles at the first event and alcohol or drug issues at the second.
Concerts by the electronic duo the Chainsmokers have been associated with a series of hospitalizations in recent weeks. On Aug. 9, nine attendees were injured and seven were taken to a hospital after bottles were thrown into the crowd during the duo's performance at the Splash House festival in Palm Springs, police said. The incident stemmed from a dispute unrelated to the victims, and a suspect was arrested a week later for involvement in the altercation.
A second incident occurred on Sept. 4 at the Discovery Meadow venue in San Jose, where local police reported that 14 people required hospitalization for alcohol or drug-related conditions following the Chainsmokers' show, according to a local news outlet.
Authorities are investigating both events to determine the causes of the injuries and to assess safety measures for future concerts.