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Chandelier Piece Falls at Berlin’s Metropol, Injuring Two as DJ David Puentez Stops Show

Police are examining the fixture’s failure, including whether stage effects played a role.

Overview

  • Berlin police said a 30-year-old woman sustained a head injury and a 32-year-old man suffered a cut to his upper arm during Friday night’s performance at the Metropol in Schöneberg.
  • The organizer cleared the area beneath the chandelier and ended the concert immediately after the crowd alerted staff to the incident.
  • Investigators recovered a broken glass arm with a candle holder from the floor beneath the ceiling fixture.
  • Officers said the cause and responsibility remain under investigation, with a review of whether confetti or CO₂ cannons could have affected the chandelier.
  • David Puentez posted well wishes to the injured and shared a message from an attendee who said they were discharged from the hospital.