Madonna arrived in Marseille, France, Sunday morning to visit some of the patients hospitalized after a stadium collapsed in the city during set-up for her concert, originally scheduled for Sunday, reports E! Online. The accident occurred Thursday, killing two and injuring more than 30.
Workers from the accident are being treated at three hospitals in the city. It is unknown how many Madonna will visit.
“I am devastated to have just received this tragic news,” said the pop star. “My prayers go out to those who were injured and their families, along with my deepest sympathy to all those affected by this heartbreaking news.”
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A person was killed Thursday (July 16) when the stage for Madonna’s Marseille, France, concert collapsed, according to the Associated Press who reported that an additional six workers were injured due to the accident.
The stage for the queen of pop’s Sticky and Sweet show fell apart at the Stade Vélodrome while under construction at approximately 5:15 p.m. local time, according to reports. The identities of the individuals affected by the incident were not released immediately.
TMZ is reporting that Madonna issued the following statement regarding the incident: “I am devastated to have just received this tragic news. My prayers go out to those who were injured and their families along with my deepest sympathy to all those affected by this heartbreaking news.”
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