Tokio Hotel
8 teens hurt after gate collapses at rock concert
Glass gate shatters at entrance to Tokio Hotel rock concert; 3 teenage girls evacuated to hospital
Several teenagers were lightly wounded Saturday after a glass gate collapsed at the entrance to a rock concert at the Tel Aviv Trade Fair and Convention Center (Ganei Hata'arucha).
Magen David Adom paramedics treated the injured on the spot. The concert went on as planned.
Teen injured at Tokio Hotel concert in Tel Aviv (photo: Dana Kopel)
The incident occurred at about 6:30 pm during a concert of German rock band Tokio Hotel, when one of the front gates shattered, injuring teens who were waiting to get inside.
MDA reported that eight teens between the ages of 14-16 were wounded, and three girls were evacuated to the Sourasky Medical Center for further treatment.
Tokio Hotel decided to perform in Israel following a massive petition of their local fans to bring them to the country, signed by more than 2,500 enthused youths. The Israeli embassy in Germany relayed the petition to the band.
