Astroworld Festival goer saw Kylie and Kendall Jenner ‘walk past bodies after hiding in private area with bodyguards’
AN ASTROWORLD festival attendee watched Kylie and Kendall Jenner “walk past bodies after hiding in an enclosed area” following the tragic stampede that resulted in injury and death.
Kylie attended the Houston Festival with her sister and her daughter Stormi, three.
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Kylie Jenner posted on her Instagram stories before and during the event on FridayCredit: Kylie Jenner/Instagram
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She attended the festival with sister Kendall JennerCredit: Kendall Jenner/Instagram
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An ambulance is seen in the crowd during the devastating crushCredit: Reuters
Kylie, 24, and Kendall, 26, “walked past bodies as they were escorted out of the event”, an on-site insider claimed to The Sun.
The source alleged: “Kendall and Kylie each had 6 massive bodyguards with them.
“After everything went down, Kendall and Kylie were escorted out and walked past bodies and people getting CPR.”
The informant continued to claim: “They kept their heads down and made sure no one saw their faces.
“They were doing everything so that no one would notice them and were covered up so no one could see their reaction.
“One guy got carted out in front of them. They were wearing masks and had their hoodies up.
“The area they were in was enclosed – where people had the family passes.”
A rep for Kylie and Kendall denied the claims, telling The Sun: “Your story is egregious and absolutely false. Neither of the girls were nearby.”
‘DEVASTATED’
Kylie insisted she and Kendall “weren’t aware” people had died until after the news broke.
She wrote in a statement: “Travis and I are broken and devastated.
“My thoughts and prayers are with all who lost their lives, were injured or affected in anyway by yesterday’s events.
“I want to make it clear we weren’t aware of any fatalities until the news came out after the show and in no world would have continued filming or performing.”
The pregnant mum-of-one sent her “deepest condolences” to all the families of those involved and “will be praying for the healing of everyone who has been impacted”.
She also expressed her concern for Travis, who “cares deeply for his fans and the Houston community”.
TERRIFYING VIEW
Kylie faced controversy on Saturday after fans noticed that she posted a video of an ambulance moving through the chaotic crowd.
In the since-deleted clip, an emergency vehicle could be seen moving through the massive crowd.
The reality star panned from left to right to show off the festival production and lights, but in the bottom left corner, the flashing red and blue lights of the ambulance could be seen.
Kylie has removed the video, but the account @yonceskoo re-shared to Twitter, where fans discussed the horrific incident.
Many were disappointed to see the post, as they called the scene a devastating and “sad” display.
TERRIBLE TURN
Kylie, Kendall, and Stormi were on-site when an incident left at least eight people dead and many others injured, officials said.
A crowd of 50,000 showed up for the two-day event, which sold out within an hour of tickets going live in May.
Officials in Texas said the crowd began to “compress towards the front of the stage” at around 9:15 pm, sparking panic.
Houston Fire Chief Samuel Peña said: “We had at least eight confirmed fatalities today. We had scores of individuals injured at this event.”
He added that a “mass casualty incident” was triggered at 9:38 pm and investigations are ongoing.
“At approximately 9:15 pm the crowd began to compress towards the front of the stage and that caused some panic and it started causing some injuries,” Peña said.
“People began to fall out, become unconscious, and it created additional panic,” he continued.
CANCELLATION
Event organizers announced on Saturday, November 6 that the festival was canceled.
The statement read: “Our hearts are with the Astroworld Festival family tonight – especially those we lost and their loved ones.
“We are focused on supporting local officials however we can.
“With that in mind the festival will no longer be held on Saturday.”
Organizers said authorities were “looking into the series of cardiac arrests that took place.”
TRAVIS’ STATEMENT
Travis issued a statement on his Twitter page on Saturday to tell fans his prayers went out to the families involved.
He shared: “I am absolutely devastated by what took place last night. My prayers go out to the families and all those impacted by what happened at Astroworld Festival.”
Travis added: “Houston PD has my total support as they continue to look into this tragic loss of life.
“I am committed to working together with the Houston community to heal and support the families in need. Thank you to Houston PD, Fire Department and the NRG Park for their immediate response and support.”
Kylie and Stormi traveled south to support Travis for the third installment of the Texas show.
She is currently pregnant with her second child with the Franchise rapper.
The mother of one has yet to issue a statement about the tragic incident.
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The festival was quickly referred to as a ‘mass casualty’ incidentCredit: AP
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Kylie and Kendall Jenner were said to have ‘walked past bodies getting CPR’ as they left AstroworldCredit: Getty – Contributor
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The famous sisters were surrounded by ‘six body guards’Credit: AP:Associated Press
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Travis’ family and friends were kept in a private ‘enclosed’ area during the festival
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50,000 people attended the Houston showCredit: ABC13
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Travis sent his ‘prayers’ to those lost and injuredCredit: Getty
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