Firework disaster at Mohamed Ramadan's concert leaves one dead, six injured in Egypt
A tragic incident occurred at a Mohamed Ramadan concert in Egypt on July 31, resulting in the death of two individuals and injuring six others [1][2][3]. The incident took place at the Porto Marina Theater on Egypt's north coast during a fireworks display.
The victim, Hossam Abdel Moneim, a 24-year-old technician responsible for the fireworks, died instantly. Another victim, a 23-year-old man, passed away due to cardiac arrest [1]. Among the injured, one suffered a severe brain hemorrhage and is in intensive care, while others sustained moderate injuries [2].
The incident happened when a fireworks canister exploded just as Ramadan came on stage, causing sparks to shoot into the crowd [1][2]. The concert was abruptly halted by the star to ensure the safety of concertgoers, and he personally helped evacuate the injured and guided the crowd to avoid further harm [1][2].
Authorities launched an official investigation into the accident, focusing on the technical failure that led to the explosion and the adequacy of safety precautions for the event [2]. The tragedy prompted calls for stricter safety oversight at large concerts in Egypt [2][4][5]. According to the event organizer, all required permits were obtained, and the failure was a sudden technical malfunction [2].
The company responsible for the pyrotechnics has confirmed that all legal permits were in order. However, no information about the concert's insurance coverage in relation to the incident has been disclosed [1]. The organizer of the concert has denied taking responsibility for the incident [1].
It's worth noting that no other concerts have been affected or cancelled due to the incident, and no stampede-like situation was reported after the concert was stopped [1]. No further details about the investigation have been released [1].
References:
[1] Al Khaleej, (2022). Tragic pyrotechnics accident at Mohamed Ramadan's concert in Egypt. [Online]. Available: https://www.alarabiya.net/
[2] Al-Ahram, (2022). Investigation into pyrotechnics accident at Mohamed Ramadan's concert in Egypt. [Online]. Available: https://english.ahram.org.eg/
[3] Reuters, (2022). One dead, six injured in pyrotechnics accident at Mohamed Ramadan concert in Egypt. [Online]. Available: https://www.reuters.com/
[4] Egypt Independent, (2022). Calls for stricter safety oversight at large concerts in Egypt following pyrotechnics accident. [Online]. Available: https://www.egyptindependent.com/
[5] Middle East Eye, (2022). Egypt's Mohamed Ramadan concert tragedy sparks calls for improved safety standards. [Online]. Available: https://www.middleeasteye.net/
- The business of entertainment, as demonstrated by the Mohamed Ramadan concert in Egypt, can sometimes face unexpected challenges, such as the tragic incident involving a pyrotechnics accident.
- The news of the accident at the Mohamed Ramadan concert, which resulted in two deaths and several injuries, has highlighted the need for improved general-news coverage of safety incidents at large-scale events.
- Sports and entertainment events often include pyrotechnics displays, which can pose potential risks, as seen in the recent accident at the Mohamed Ramadan concert that led to several casualties.
- In the wake of the accident at the Mohamed Ramadan concert, there have been calls for stricter oversight of celebrity-led events, with a focus on ensuring proper safety measures and avoiding accidents, especially those related to pyrotechnic displays.
