A Friday night show from The Chainsmokers in San Jose ended with 14 people being taken to local hospitals after emergency crews responded to multiple medical calls at the venue.
Emergency crews respond during the show
The concert was held at Discovery Meadow in downtown San Jose on September 4. According to the San Jose Fire Department, crews were called to the outdoor event at around 8:22 p.m. after reports that multiple attendees needed medical attention.
The response eventually included 14 ambulances, and fire officials confirmed that 14 people were transported to local hospitals. The department said the incident was wrapped up by around 10:34 p.m.
What authorities have said
San Jose police said the medical concerns included suspected alcohol intoxication and drug-related issues. Authorities have not said how many of the 14 patients were affected by either, what substances may have been involved, or released detailed information about their conditions.
That distinction matters, as there is currently no official indication that all 14 hospitalizations had the same cause.
The Chainsmokers' event was an 18+ outdoor concert scheduled from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. As of the latest reports, authorities have not released further details about the hospitalized attendees or identified a single cause behind the night's medical emergencies.
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