Lighting tower collapses at Deep Purple Chile Concert 1997 (Official Releases)

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Around 44 people were injured when a sound and lighting tower collapsed at the Santa Laura stadium in Santiago at the start of a concert in Chile February 1997 with Deep Purple .Dozens of people had climbed up on to the metal tower to get a better view, but the structure had crumbled under their weight and crashed down on to spectators. Incredibly the band were able to carry on several hours later to the excited fans….. A tragic moment indeed, but one that will remain part of the Deep Purple legend.