Post by Logan on Jul 3, 2016 0:50:45 GMT -6
Over 20 taken to hospital at Chesney concert; many fans leave piles of trash
Pittsburgh public safety officials said more than two dozen people were taken to hospitals and several others were arrested in and around the Kenny Chesney concert on the North Shore tonight.
As of 9:15 p.m., city public safety spokeswoman Sonya Toler said, 57 emergency medical transports had been requested and 25 people were picked up and taken to hospitals, mainly for intoxication or alcohol-related issues, such as falling.
Ms. Toler said five people have been arrested inside the stadium on charges including trespassing, ticket robbery, simple assault and public intoxication.
Several fights have also been reported, Ms. Toler said. She said an officer injured his hand while breaking up a fight.
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