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Letters | Mirror concert mishap must be thoroughly investigated
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The party atmosphere of the Hung Hom stadium hosting Mirror’s 12-concert series has been replaced by sadness and horror after two dancers were injured, one seriously, by a falling video screen.
This was not the first mishap that happened during a live concert at the venue, though few of the others were as serious. More gallingly, before Thursday’s accident, there had already been a series of minor accidents at the venue but the warning signs were not heeded in time.
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The Hong Kong Coliseum has hosted plenty of concerts and live performances over the years, so it is experienced in running big events. The spotlight should rightly fall on the professionalism and possible negligence of the production units of the Mirror concert (“Organisers of tragedy-hit Hong Kong Mirror concert under investigation over possible breach of health and safety regulations”, July 31).
We should also ask whether enough rehearsals were held to make sure the performers had adapted to the stage. Had the Mirror concerts been put together in a rush?
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It might be a cliché to say nothing is more valuable and valued than human life, but it’s true nonetheless. We expect an in-depth probe into the accident and justice to be done by the injured.
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