One dead, at least three more hurt as Radiohead stage collapses before the show

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Radiohead’s heavily anticipated set at Toronto’s Downsview Park has been cancelled after the stage collapsed, killing one and injuring at least three more. Reports from the scene vary, but sources say that the collapse happened minutes before gates were set to open to the public.

Radiohead has issued a brief statement on the collapse, advising fans not to make their way to the park. LiveNation says refunds will be available at point of purchase.

There’s no news yet on what caused the collapse, and we’re not prepared to speculate, but this is at least the third major incident of its kind to happen in the last year. We hope it’s the last.