Dua Lipa has apologised after several people were left injured after fireworks went off during a concert in Toronto.
The pop star, 26, had been performing at the Scotiabank Arena on Wednesday evening when the “unauthorised” fireworks began exploding.
Police said three people were being treated after sustaining “very minor injuries”.
Fireworks were reportedly smuggled & lit up during the closing of @DuaLipa’s #FutureNostalgiaTour show in Toronto last night.
— Pop Crave (@PopCrave) July 28, 2022
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The fireworks did not cause damage to the building. There are no suspects at this time.
Lipa apologised to fans and said she has been left “shocked and confused” by the events.
In a statement on Instagram, she wrote: “Last night, unauthorised fireworks went off in the crowd during my set in Toronto.
“Creating a safe and inclusive space at my shows is always my first priority, and my team and I are just as shocked and confused by the events as you all are.
“There is an ongoing investigation into the events being conducted, and everyone involved is working hard to find out how this incident occurred.
“Bringing this show to life for my fans has been such an amazing experience, and I’m so deeply sorry for anyone who was scared, felt unsafe or whose enjoyment of the show was affected in any way.”
A spokesperson for Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment (MLSE), which owns the arena, said that all fans walked through metal detectors upon arrival.
They told People: “Last night, at the end of a concert event at Scotiabank Arena, unauthorized and illegal fireworks were set off on the arena floor by a member of the audience.
“As a result, three attendees received minor aid on-site and were able to go home without a need for further medical attention," MLSE said in a statement.
“As one of the premier venues in North America, creating a safe and secure venue for every attendee at Scotiabank Arena is MLSE’s top priority and we immediately began working in cooperation with Toronto Police Services to fully investigate this reckless and dangerous act.
“As always, we thank Toronto Police Services, the on-site medical team, employees and concert attendees for their swift support in responding to this incident.”
Lipa is currently on her Future Nostalgia Tour in support of her 2020 album.
