Performances suspended in youth area of Malaga fairground after lighting rig crashes to ground

The City Council made the decision this Monday afternoon after the incident at the Cortijo de Torres, where no personal injuries were reported

ISABEL MÉNDEZ

Monday, 15 August 2022, 20:20 | Updated 20:29h.

Performances in the youth area of the Cortijo de Torres fairground at Malaga Feria have been suspended until further notice. This was announced this Monday afternoon, 15 August, through the Malaga City Council’s Twitter account, which explained that the decision was made after the detachment of a lighting rig and a screen on stage.

Fortunately, there have been no personal injuries reported and firefighters and technicians continue to work in the area to inspect the facilities, which have, according to the council, the required permits and favourable technical reports.

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Suspendidas hasta nuevo aviso actuaciones zona joven Real @feria_malaga por desprendimiento puente luz y pantalla escenario. Sin daños personales. Bomberos y técnicos continúan inspeccionando instalación. Contaba con informes técnicos favorables y permisos requeridos #FeriaMLG pic.twitter.com/EqTKNj92t7
Ayuntamiento de Málaga (@malaga) August 15, 2022

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