In São Paulo, chaos ensued during a massive pre-Carnival block party featuring DJ Calvin Harris, where firefighters attended to 30 people who fell ill.
In São Paulo, Brazil, a pre-Carnival block party featuring DJ Calvin Harris drew large crowds over the weekend, leading to significant chaos and health emergencies. Reports indicate that 30 individuals required medical attention from the firefighters who were on site due to the overwhelming number of participants, particularly in the area of Rua da Consolação. Many attendees experienced distress in the tightly packed crowd, prompting public appeals for safety from the police who requested that people avoid the heavily congested area.
The tumultuous scenes depicted in a video show multiple individuals receiving assistance from firefighters, some of whom were treated on sofas and the ground. The large gathering was compounded by another block party, the Acadêmicos do Baixo Augusta, which was also taking place on the same day, intensifying the pressure on emergency services. Despite the challenges faced during the events, the city’s mayor, Ricardo Nunes, proclaimed the pre-Carnival celebrations a success, although acknowledging the incidents of overcrowding and confusion.
