{"id":2931,"date":"2010-12-08T14:30:28","date_gmt":"2010-12-08T13:30:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/thetalentzone.co.uk\/musictv\/?p=2931"},"modified":"2012-02-18T01:00:01","modified_gmt":"2012-02-18T00:00:01","slug":"the-x-factor-fans-injured-at-one-direction-homecoming-gig","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/thetalentzone.co.uk\/musictv\/2931\/the-x-factor-fans-injured-at-one-direction-homecoming-gig\/","title":{"rendered":"The X Factor: Fans Injured At One Direction Homecoming Gig"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Thirty-five people were treated for minor injuries following a huge turn-out at One Direction\u2019s homecoming concert last night in the West Midlands.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" title=\"One Direction\" src=\"http:\/\/thetalentzone.co.uk\/images\/uk\/x2010\/misc\/oned_gigs.JPG\" alt=\"One Direction\" width=\"589\" height=\"300\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The group were performing an open air set in Wolverhampton\u2019s city centre, however with limited tickets some fans had been waiting all day in sub-zero temperatures to watch the show.<\/p>\n<p>More than 4,000 free tickets were given out for the event on Monday, however it was estimated that around 15,000 fans turned up to show their support.<\/p>\n<p>A spokesperson for West Midlands Ambulance Service said: \u201cAlthough it was a good natured crowd, ambulance staff did end up treating 35 patients for minor injuries, the effects of the cold and over excitement.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The spokesperson added: \u201cThe band didn\u2019t come on stage until just before 8.00pm, but the first casualty was found in Lichfield Street at 4.45pm with a head injury. After treatment she was discharged on scene.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAnother five casualties were dealt with about half an hour later. Three hadn\u2019t eaten or drunk all day, one had felt feint and the fifth was hyperventilating. The latter two patients also had insufficient clothing on for the conditions. After treatment, getting warmed up and eating something, all five were discharged.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cJust before the band took to the stage there was a surge in the crowd. A total of 28 people were lifted out over the barriers at the front. Eight were assessed and by ambulance staff but did not require hospital treatment and went back into the crowd.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIn the main the fans were in good spirits despite the temperature dropping to -7 degrees Celsius.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The group\u2019s mentor Simon Cowell was also at the event to encourage support for the boys ahead of this weekend\u2019s grand X Factor final. 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