Eight dead and several injured at Astroworld Festival in Texas – officials

Officials in Texas say at least eight people are dead and several others have been injured in a crowd surge at the Astroworld Festival.

Houston Fire Chief Samuel Pena told reporters the compression of the crowd toward the stage occurred while Travis Scott was performing.

@HoustonFire Chief Peña and Harris County leaders brief media in regards to MCI at Astroworld Festival. @FireChiefofHFD pic.twitter.com/fisQXVT9Gp

— Houston Fire Dept (@HoustonFire) November 6, 2021

The show was called off shortly after several people began suffering injuries.