Mar 1 • 23:47 UTC 🇦🇷 Argentina Clarin (ES)

Collapse, chaos, and injuries at a nightclub on the Costanera: who is behind the party that almost ended in tragedy

A Sunday morning electronic music party at Archi Club on Costanera Norte was suspended after a lighting tower collapsed, injuring at least eight people and prompting the evacuation of over 700.

In the early hours of Sunday morning, an electronic music party at Archi Club located in Avenida Costanera Rafael Obligado was abruptly disrupted when a nearly three-meter tall lighting tower collapsed onto the VIP area. The incident resulted in at least eight injuries and the evacuation of more than 700 guests, who were enjoying the festivities at the time. The chaos not only left attendees in shock but also raised serious concerns regarding the safety measures in place at the venue.

Investigators have turned their attention to the management behind Archi Club, revealing that it is operated by a small group of businessmen including Rodrigo Sueiro, Diego Lifschitz, Jorge Pasart, Simón Bronstein, Juan Manuel Moix, and Matías Villafaña. This select group holds multiple concessions in one of the most exclusive areas of Costanera Norte, leading to scrutiny regarding their accountability for the incident and whether proper safety protocols were adhered to during the event.

Following the collapse, the club was cordoned off with warning tape, and the city police, along with agents from the National Auxiliary Guard Directorate, began their inspection of the premises. The incident has called for an urgent review of safety regulations at large-scale events, especially in entertainment venues that cater to thousands, raising questions about oversight and the responsibilities of event organizers in ensuring attendee safety.

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