Dua Lipa is ‘shocked and confused’ after firework incident at Toronto show

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Dua Lipa arrives on the 2022 Grammy Awards.
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Singer Dua Lipa launched a press release Thursday after fireworks unexpectedly went off into the group at her Wednesday evening present in Toronto.

A number of social media moviesconfirmed followers scrambling within the flooring part as fireworks went off within the crowd close to the sound sales space main as much as the live performance‘s conclusion.

“Final evening, unauthorized fireworks went off within the crowd throughout my set in Toronto,” the “Levitating” singer wrote in an Instagram story. “Making a secure and inclusive house at my exhibits is all the time my first precedence, and my workforce and I are simply as shocked and confused by the occasions as you all are.

“There's an ongoing investigation into the occasions being carried out, and everybody concerned is working arduous to learn the way this incident occurred. Bringing this present to life for my followers has been such an incredible expertise, and I’m so deeply sorry for anybody who was scared, felt unsafe, or whose enjoyment of the present was affected in any means. All my love, Dua.”

Police confirmed to CityNews Toronto that they acquired a name in regards to the incident round 11:40 p.m. and are investigating the state of affairs.

Maple Leaf Sports activities & Leisure, which operates the Scotiabank Enviornment the place Lipa carried out Wednesday, launched a press release Thursday.

“Final evening, on the finish of a live performance occasion at Scotiabank Enviornment, unauthorized and unlawful fireworks had been set off on the sector flooring by a member of the viewers,” the assertion learn. “In consequence, three attendees acquired minor help on-site and had been in a position to go residence with no want for additional medical consideration.”

MLSE additional famous they “instantly started working in cooperation with Toronto Police Companies to completely examine this reckless and harmful act.”

Based on the Shopper Product Security Fee, fireworks have resulted in at the least 61 deaths in america since 2018. In 2021 alone, 11,500 individuals had been handled at emergency rooms for fireworks-related accidents. In July 2021, NHL goaltender Matiss Kivlenieks died at age 24 after being struck within the chest with a firework.

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