Concertgoers expecting to dance the night away to the tunes of Louis Tomlinson at the Red Rocks Amphitheatre were in for a rude awakening on Wednesday night when Mother Nature decided to join the party. (t.co) Instead of music, attendees were greeted by a massive hail storm that sent them running for cover. (twitter.com) (twitter.com) (kdvr.com) (kdvr.com) Nearly 100 people were injured, with seven being hospitalized due to cuts and broken bones. (twitter.com) (twitter.com)
The hail storm was so intense that it blanketed the venue like snow, with some hail stones being compared to golf balls in size. (t.co) Videos on social media showed people screaming and frantically trying to escape the pouring hail. Red Rocks spokesperson confirmed that several inches of hail covered the seating area, leaving many stranded, likely due to vehicle damage. (twitter.com) (t.co) (usatoday.com)
Despite repeated delays, the concert was eventually postponed around 10:30 p.m., much to the disappointment of fans. (t.co) However, the safety of attendees remained a top priority, and it was heartening to see the outpouring of love and concern from Louis Tomlinson and his fans. (twitter.com) (twitter.com)
In the aftermath of the storm, concertgoers took to social media to share their harrowing experiences, with some describing it as the “scariest night of their lives.” People were left with welts and bruises, and some even suffered broken fingers and concussions.
It’s always a bummer when a concert gets canceled, but when it’s due to something as unpredictable as Mother Nature, it’s just a reminder that we are all at her mercy. (twitter.com) (t.co) Despite the disappointment, it was heartening to see people come together to help each other out during the crisis. (kdvr.com) Some attendees even used crates and trash cans for protection from the hail, showing that even in the darkest of moments, there is always a glimmer of hope and ingenuity. (twitter.com) (share.tmz.com) (kdvr.com) (twitter.com) (twitter.com)
This hail storm might have ruined the night for Louis Tomlinson’s fans, but it won’t stop them from coming back to Red Rocks. After all, it’s not every day that you get to experience a concert with Mother Nature as the opening act. (twitter.com) So, if you’re planning on attending a concert at Red Rocks anytime soon, be sure to pack some rain gear, just in case! (twitter.com) (twitter.com)
In the end, we can only hope that everyone who was injured during the hail storm makes a speedy recovery. (t.co) (twitter.com) And as for Louis Tomlinson, we’re sure he’ll be back to rock Red Rocks soon enough, bringing with him the same energy and passion that his fans love him for. (twitter.com) (twitter.com)
