1 dead after collapse outside Linkin Park concert

19 injured after scaffolding collapses in South Africa

The Associated Press

Posted: Nov 8, 2012 9:05 AM ET

Last Updated: Nov 8, 2012 9:04 AM ET

American band Linkin Park, seen performing in Japan in June, said they had only learnt about the death after the concert. (Koji Sasahara/Associated Press)

A spokeswoman for the South African city of Cape Town says one person died after a scaffolding collapsed in high winds outside a Linkin Park concert, injuring 19 other people.

Kylie Hatton said Thursday a woman died after being taken to the hospital.

A injured woman (second from left) holds her arm as she walks with medical personnel (second right) after she and others were injured during a concert by Linkin Park in Cape Town. (Associated Press)

She said 19 people were injured, with 12 hospitalized, on Wednesday after the temporary promotional billboard structure collapsed outside Cape Town's Green Point Stadium. Police are investigating.

The American rock band said in a statement: "We wish to express our deep sadness and concern for those injured and our heartfelt condolences to the family of the fan who died as a result of her injuries."

The band said they had no relationship with the sponsor or entity responsible for the structure.

The band will perform in Johannesburg on Nov. 10.

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