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title: "Seven people injured after stage collapses at Mexico City concert venue"
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# Seven people injured after stage collapses at Mexico City concert venue

> A stage collapsed at an outdoor concert venue in Mexico City on Thursday afternoon, injuring seven people, according to local authorities.

By Reuters · Published 9 May 2025, 06:46 SAST · Updated 9 May 2025, 15:00 SAST

## Key points
- In a twist that no one saw coming, a gusty Mother’s Day surprise turned a festive musical stage into an impromptu emergency room, leaving two concertgoers in need of more than just a heartfelt serenade.
- Strong winds caused a metal structure to collapse at a Mother's Day musical event in the city.
- Emergency response teams provided immediate medical attention on-site.
- Two individuals were transported to a hospital for further treatment.
- The incident was reported by the city's Secretariat of Comprehensive Risk Management and Civil Protection.

## Content

The city's Secretariat of Comprehensive Risk Management and Civil Protection said the incident occurred when strong gusts of wind caused a metal structure forming part of the stage to collapse.

Emergency response teams gave on-site immediate medical attention and two people were transported to a hospital for further treatment, the secretariat said in a statement.

The stage had been set up for a musical event tied to Mother's Day celebrations.

(Reporting by Natalia Siniawski; Editing by Brendan O'Boyle)

### Mexican Mother’s Day

- **Origins**: Officially promoted in 1922 by Rafael Alducin, editor of El Excélsior, to encourage a nationwide recognition of mothers.
- **Cultural Significance:** One of the most celebrated family holidays in Mexico, often marked with school performances, music, flowers, and public festivities.