At least 10 individuals were taken to the hospital within the last 30 minutes of the Sept. 4 show at San Jose’s Discovery Meadow, police said
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- Fourteen people were hospitalized at The Chainsmokers’ San Jose, Calif., concert on Sept. 4
- At least 10 were taken to the hospital within the last 30 minutes of the show at Discovery Meadow
- Some were hospitalized for “suspected alcohol intoxication and drug-related issues,” police said
Over a dozen fans of The Chainsmokers were hospitalized at one of the duo’s shows in California.
Fourteen individuals who were at the “Closer” hitmakers’ outdoor concert in San Jose on Friday, Sept. 4, were transported to local hospitals both during and after the show, according to police and the San Jose Fire Department (SJFD).
At least 10 people were taken to the hospital within the final 30 minutes of the show, police told ABC 7.
Fire officials responded to the concert held at San Jose’s Discovery Meadow at 8:22 p.m. local time following “reports of multiple patients requiring medical attention” and quickly called for additional support, the SJFD said on X.
The patients were hospitalized due to a variety of medical concerns, including “suspected alcohol intoxication and drug-related issues,” NBC Bay Area reported, citing police.
ABC 7 Eyewitness News also reported that “several people are recovering from alcohol or drug problems that took place” at the San Jose venue.
Paramedics treated some people at Discovery Meadow and continued as the concert ended, ABC 7 reported, citing authorities.
On X, the SJFD said the department “immediately requested an Ambulance Task Force, two additional advanced life support fire units, and a Battalion Chief to manage the incident and provide additional medical resources.”
Fire officials said a total of 14 ambulances responded to the scene at Discovery Meadow. Footage shared by ABC 7 shows a long line of ambulances and a fire truck outside of the venue.
Patients were seemingly cleared from the scene within about two hours, as the SJFD stated on X that all fire department resources returned to service at approximately 10:34 p.m.
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The San Jose Police Department (SJPD) assisted with traffic control, the fire department said.
No arrests were reported, according to SFGate.
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The SJPD did not share any additional information about the incident. PEOPLE has reached out to a representative for The Chainsmokers and the SJFD for comment.
The Chainsmokers’ concert began at 5 p.m., per ABC 7. The electronic duo took the stage at Wynn Las Vegas’ Encore Beach Club the following morning, on Saturday, Sept. 5, according to various social media posts.
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