14 concertgoers hospitalised at The Chainsmokers show in San Jose
Fourteen people were taken to hospital during The Chainsmokers' concert at Discovery Meadow. The incident raises questions about safety and harm‑reduction at large outdoor events.
On Friday night, The Chainsmokers performed at Discovery Meadow, a five‑acre park in downtown San Jose, California. The show, organized by Insomniac and Midnite Events, kicked off at 5 p.m. and drew an adult‑only crowd. The first medical call came at 8:23 p.m., and ultimately fourteen concertgoers were taken to hospital for alcohol‑ or drug‑related issues.
San Jose Fire Department remained on site until about 10:34 p.m., when the response was declared finished. No fatalities were reported and the identities of those hospitalized have not been released. The incident reignites discussion about harm‑reduction measures and the need for water stations, cooling zones, and drug‑checking services at large outdoor gatherings.
