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UT celebration causes injuries.
Two others were hospitalized with undisclosed conditions. Sources confirm their injuries are unrelated to the incident and not life-threatening. More details to come as the story develops.
Published July 1, 2024 at 1:21pm by Lily Kepner
One person was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries after a "crowd surge/crush" at the University of Texas' all-day SEC celebration. Two others also suffered unrelated, minor issues and were taken to local hospitals.
The event, described by UT President Jay Hartzell as a "Texas-sized party," was organized to commemorate UT's entry into the Southeastern Conference. It included UT leaders, fireworks, and a free concert by Pitbull.
"...a free Texas-sized party on the Forty Acres, open to all."
The incidents, per Austin-Travis County EMS, took place between 9:12 p.m. and 10:38 p.m. Video footage on social media shows a large crowd rushing toward the UT Tower, Pitbull's performance location, from Littlefield Fountain.
UT has not responded to media requests for comments. Statesman reporters estimated the concert attendance to surpass 3,000. This story will be updated as more information becomes available.
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