What Is the Roskilde Tragedy?

On June 30, 2000, nine fans were trampled to death in a mosh pit during the band's performance at Denmark music festival Roskilde. ... "The lives of their families and loved ones who had to endure imagining their deaths over and over and the reality of never seeing them again," Gossard wrote.

What is Roskilde?

Roskilde (/ˈrɒskɪlə/ ROSK-il-ə, Danish: [ˈʁʌskilə]), located 30 km (19 mi) west of Copenhagen on the Danish island of Zealand, is the main city in the eponymous municipality. ... Roskilde has a large local hospital which has been expanded and modernized since it was opened in 1855.

What happened at Pearl Jam concert?

During Pearl Jam's concert at the Orange Stage on 30 June 2000, a crush occurred. Nine people died, and twenty-six people were injured, three of them seriously. The dead included a 26-year-old German, a 23-year-old Dutchman and three Swedes, two aged 22 and one 20. Three Danes, including a 17-year-old, also died.

Alexander Ross

Alexander Ross

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Alexander Ross has covered the video game industry for a decade, writing deep dives on game design, esports tournaments, VR developments, and gaming culture.