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The Chainsmokers concert ends with several people hospitalized as authorities suspect intoxication

From El Universal · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • More than a dozen people reported health problems during The Chainsmokers' outdoor concert in San Jose, California, and several were taken to local hospitals.
  • Authorities received multiple emergency calls near the end of the show and suspected alcohol intoxication or drug-related complications in some cases.
  • Fourteen ambulances, two fire units with advanced life support and a battalion chief responded; officials have not released further details about the patients' conditions.

What was supposed to be an unforgettable night for The Chainsmokers' fans turned into a medical emergency when several concertgoers in San Jose, California, were taken to local hospitals.

The incidents occurred on Friday, September 4, during the duo's outdoor performance. More than a dozen people reportedly experienced health problems, according to information published by People magazine.

Fire department reports said emergency calls for urgent medical assistance came in during the final minutes of the show. NBC reported that attendees suffered various problems, including suspected alcohol intoxication and complications linked to drug use. Paramedics treated some fans at the venue and continued responding after the concert ended.

Fourteen ambulances, two fire units equipped with advanced life support and a battalion chief were deployed to coordinate the medical response. Authorities have not released details about the affected people's conditions, and the group has not commented publicly on what happened.

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Originally published by El Universal in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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