The ground collapsed under the feet of
Hyperweekend
festival-goers this Saturday, January 21.
A "
pogo
", a dance very common in concerts which consists of jostling frantically, was launched during the concert of rapper Nes around 10:30 p.m.
But a dull noise immobilized the dancers, as evidenced by several videos on social networks.
The ground collapsed 1.40 meters, and the singer stopped his concert to ask "
if everything is fine
".
According to the Paris police headquarters, the slab gave way under the weight of the spectators.
Twelve minor injuries are to be deplored.
“
Good evening everyone, in one of the spaces of the Maison de la Radio et de la Musique, a floor slab has collapsed.
For security reasons, the space is closed to the public.
The security services are on site to ensure that everyone is well
,” Radio France immediately reported.
Firefighters arrived on site around 11 p.m. and spectators were evacuated.
Radio France has since offered its "
sincerest apologies
" for the "
fear and emotion
" the incident caused.