An attendee of Bassnectar‘s NYE present in Greensboro, NC handed away of a suspected overdose — and now police are elevating public security considerations.
According to a report, the NYE 360 present on the Greensboro Coliseum resulted in a quantity overdoses, together with one which was deadly. Tam Phan (43) was discovered lifeless on the Comfort Suites on Isler Road in Greensboro following the live performance.
Police had been apparently warned that medication have been tied to Bassnectar occasions prior to now. The power in Greensboro reportedly obtained a tip off that NYE “might be the worst evening of their careers.”
Safety measures, together with medical help by Paradocs, had been put in place previous to the present. Triage rooms had been set as much as deal with overdose sufferers.
Though 911 data present a handful of calls all through the evening, most instances had been dealt with by employees on-site.
Coliseum employees members famous this was the third-largest live performance ever held on the venue, with 22,000 individuals in attendance.
Bassnectar didn't reply instantly to WXII 12‘s request for remark.
Bassnectar NYE 360
Reaching out to radiate deep gratitude for thus many unimaginable people coming collectively – our group labored so exhausting and every and everybody of you joined us with such ardour, kindness and unimaginable power. We recognize you!!!! #NYE360 pic.twitter.com/yIVLLVzrPe
— Bassnectar (@bassnectar) January 3, 2019
Sources: WXII 12 | Photo aLive Coverage