Mexico City’s AXE Ceremonia music festival canceled its Sunday lineup — which included scheduled performances by Tyler, the Creator, the Marias, and Massive Attack — after a crane collapse at the fest Saturday killed two people.
“With deep sadness, we confirm the passing of the two people who were injured during today’s incident,” AXE Ceremonia said in a statement Saturday. “We are deeply heartbroken by this loss. We are reaching out to their families to support them during this incredibly difficult time and to provide them with all our care and solidarity. The safety of our community has always been our priority, and we continue, as from the very beginning, to maintain close collaboration and complete transparency with the authorities.”
According to authorities, a wind gust toppled a crane that was holding a decorative metallic object, Billboard reports. The crane fell on “two people who received pre-hospital care at the scene, and were later urgently transported to the hospital, where they unfortunately passed away” The two people were later identified as photgraphers Miguel Angel Rojas and Berenice Giles.
While the festival continued on Saturday following the accident — including headlining sets by Charli XCX and K-pop band Tomorrow X Together — AXE Ceremonia organizers and the local mayor’s office announced the cancelation of Sunday’s festivities.
“The teams from the Miguel Hidalgo Government and Legal Affairs, along with the borough’s Civil Protection department and the Administrative Verification Institute of Mexico City, completed the inspection and placed suspension seals at the entrances to AXE Ceremonia in Bicentennial Park,” the mayor’s office said. “Therefore, the event this Sunday, April 6, is suspended.”
AXE Ceremonia organizers added in a statement, “Following the unfortunate incident that occurred yesterday, we inform you that the activities scheduled for today have been suspended, following the guidelines of the relevant authorities. Our sympathy and support go out to their families and love ones during this difficult time.”
Organizers added that refunds would automatically be issued to festival goers.
