Vigo Festival horror: 260 injured as pier COLLAPSES into sea during pop concert in Spain

At least five are said to be in a serious condition following the freak accident at midnight in Vigo.although none are in danger, according to the local government, They suffered broken arms or legs and head injuries.

The structure collapsed during the “O Marisquiño” festival virtually as the clock struck 12am last night.

There were scenes of panic as many of the festival revellers plummeted into the sea and were unable to get out as people fell on top of each other in a domino-like effect.

Police said they had no record of any fatalities but divers went into the sea to make sure there were no bodies. Firemen also used thermal cameras to scan the wreckage for anyone trapped.

Spanish newspaper Faro de Vigo said the wooden pier collapsed during the first song of the concert, just after the singer Rels B, who had just started his performance, told the crowd to jump. Those who were saved from the fall helped the injured right away.

“It was the worst moment of my life,” said one of the concert goers who reported seeing people screaming and running around.

Another 16-year-old said: “We were on the walkway when it opened up. I fell on people and people fell on me. I was hit on the head and then some sort of container fell as well. I tried to get out and someone helped me.

Members of the National Police, the Local Police and other emergency personnel immediately helped the injured with a succession of ambulances arriving on the scene. The injured were taken to various hospitals.

Organisers set up an information point for worried relatives who couldn’t initially find their loved ones.

A full investigation has already opened.

In a tweet, rap artist Rels B wished “strength” to the injured and advised anyone worried about friends or relatives to contact an emergency information point set up by festival organisers.