A pyrotechnics display gone awry at a Bucarest, Romania metal concert last night ended in tragedy, leaving at least 27 killed and 184 injured.
Local metal band Goodbye to Gravity was performing when the incident occurred. After the pyrotechnics sparked a fire, hundreds of concertgoers scrambled for the club's single exit.
Deputy Interior Minister Raed Arafat said that no fire permit was requested by the club nor was one granted to them by the Bucharest fire department.
Soraya Sarhaddi Nelson of NPR had this to say:
"Fireworks set off inside during a heavy metal rock concert are suspected of having caused the blaze that tore through the club.
"Many of the deaths and injuries occurred during the stampede for the exit. A witness told Romania's state news agency the terrified crowd broke down a second door down to escape.
"Hospital officials say many of those being treated were suffering from smoke inhalation and severe burns."
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