Approximately 60 individuals received treatment for mild eye and throat irritation following the alleged use of pepper spray at a Travis Scott concert in Rome on Monday evening. Social media footage captured a group of spectators abruptly moving and eventually seeking refuge on a nearby hill. Some climbed over barricades, while others were visibly distraught.
Despite the disturbance, the majority of concert-goers remained unaware and the performance continued uninterrupted. The concert, which marked the debut performance of Scott’s chart-topping album “Utopia,” attracted around 60,000 fans. Controversial artist Kanye West also made an appearance on stage.
The use of pepper spray in Italian crowds is not uncommon and has previously resulted in multiple deaths. In 2018, six individuals died and hundreds were injured during a rap performance in central Italy due to a stampede caused by pepper spray.
Tragic incidents have also occurred at Scott’s past performances. In 2021, 10 people died and hundreds were injured in a crush at the Astroworld Festival in Scott’s hometown of Houston.
In a separate incident during the concert, a 14-year-old individual climbed onto a nearby hill to catch a glimpse of the performance but fell approximately 4 meters. They were subsequently taken to the hospital for treatment.
The concert took place at the Circus Maximus, an expansive archaeological site known for ancient Roman chariot races. The enthusiastic spectators’ vigorous jumping during the concert caused the ground to shake, prompting nearby Romans to speculate about a possible earthquake on social media.
The Italian National Institute of Geophysics and Vulcanology received numerous inquiries from Roman citizens who reported feeling one or more earthquakes after 9:30 PM. A seismologist from the institute revealed that the impact generated by the concert-goers’ jumps was equivalent to a magnitude 1.3 earthquake with each jump.
Alfonsina Russo, an archaeologist in charge of the nearby Archeological Park of the Coliseum, criticized the choice of venue for such an event. She emphasized that the Circus Maximus is a monument with subterranean galleries and archaeological areas, making it unsuitable for large-scale jumping and prolonged concerts. Russo had previously raised concerns with the mayor of Rome and suggested that the venue be reserved for more appropriate events like opera and ballet.
Russo recommended that rock concerts be held in stadiums instead. The Circus Maximus is situated alongside Roman ruins on the Palatine Hill, with other historic sites such as the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Baths of Caracalla in close proximity.
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