ORLANDO, Fla. – A death investigation is ongoing after a worker died while setting up for EDC at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, officials said.
Police received a call after 3 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 30, about an accident at one of the festival sites at the stadium. Details about the victim, identified as a stagehand, or what happened have not been released.
The Orlando Police Department released a statement regarding the investigation:
The Orlando Police Department was made aware of an accident involving the death of an individual at Camping World Stadium. Our officers are currently conducting a death investigation. We do not have any additional information to provide at this time.
EDC, a three-day music festival that draws thousands of people each year to Orlando, kicked off Nov. 8.
Later, Insomniac Holdings, the organizer of the festival, released a statement about the worker’s death.
“We are heartbroken to confirm the loss of a beloved stagehand following a tragic accident during the event setup,” the statement said. “Our heartfelt condolences go out to their family, friends, and fellow crew members. We honor their contributions to our team and are committed to supporting everyone through this difficult time. Safety remains our highest priority, and we are working closely with authorities during their investigation. We grieve alongside our festival family and are dedicated to ensuring the safety and well-being of all our team members.”
According to OSHA’s website, the agency is investigating two safety issues with Insomniac Holdings, but details have not been released.
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