Six hospitalized after Angine de Poitrine's massive Jazz Fest show
The Saguenay band drew one of the largest crowds in festival history Saturday night, with paramedics treating 10 people for falls, injuries, and intoxication.
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Six people were taken to hospital Saturday night during a concert by the popular Saguenay band Angine de Poitrine at the Montreal Jazz Festival, with paramedics treating 10 people total for a range of medical emergencies.
Urgences-santé crews responded to calls including falls, traumatic injuries, and cases of intoxication. Four people refused transport after being assessed by paramedics. Benjamin Dansereau-Leclerc, head of operations at Urgences-santé, said some of those hospitalized were in serious condition, though paramedics did not fear for anyone's life.
The agency noted that responding to multiple medical incidents simultaneously at a major outdoor event is not unusual and said it plans for such coverage at summer festivals. The situation reflects the scale of the crowd — the Jazz Festival's general manager called it "one of the biggest crowds in our history," with an "energy like we've rarely seen." Urgences-santé is reminding festivalgoers to stay hydrated, especially when combining alcohol with hot weather, and to take breaks in cooler areas.
