Chaos at Thompson’s Concert: 123 Arrested, 245 Ambulance Interventions, and Fireworks Everywhere!
Imagine this scene: tens of thousands of people gathered in Zagreb for Marko Perković Thompson’s concert, and what happened? The police had to arrest a whopping 123 people! Yes, you read that right – 123! Most of them for possessing pyrotechnic devices, and the rest for disturbing public order. Fireworks were literally flying everywhere, and the police had to act fast and decisively.
But that’s not all! Medical teams at the Bundek Hippodrome had a staggering 245 interventions during Saturday. Poisonings, alcohol overdoses, minor injuries, allergic reactions, chest pains, consciousness disorders – all were on the emergency medical teams’ agenda. Just imagine how many people were in trouble because of this concert!
Shocking details
- Police confiscated pyrotechnic devices and detained people until 1 AM.
- Two people climbed scaffolding behind the stage but were quickly brought down.
- Ambulance services transported about 45 patients.
- During the day, eight pallets of water were partially distributed, with the rest handed out during attendees’ return.
- All mobile and fixed phones at the Hippodrome worked properly, meaning no communication issues.
Zagreb under siege?
All trains heading to the main station were fully packed, and additional lines were reinforced. So many people came to the concert that the entire infrastructure was pushed to its limits. Still, despite the chaos, traffic at the Franjo Tuđman port went without delays.
Pyrotechnics and public order – a recipe for disaster?
Playing with pyrotechnics can be dangerous and addictive, experts warn. At this concert, pyrotechnics were the main star, but unfortunately in a negative way. Police had to react in time, but is this a warning for the future? Will we continue to see such scenes at public events?
Conclusion
Marko Perković Thompson’s concert turned into a nightmare for security, police, and emergency services. With 123 arrested and 245 interventions, it’s clear this event got out of control. Is this the price of popularity or a sign that such gatherings need better organization?
If you were there or have your own take on this chaos, feel free to drop a comment. Maybe it’s time to ask – is pyrotechnics at concerts really unavoidable or just an unnecessary risk?
One thing is certain – this concert will be remembered for a long time, and emergency services and police will have stories to tell for a long time.
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