Crowd Surge at U.K. Christmas Lighting Ceremony Sends 4 to Hospital
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Four people have been hospitalized and dozens have received medical treatment after a crowd surge during a ceremony to switch on Christmas lights in the English city of Birmingham.
Officials say 20,000 people — more than anticipated — attended Saturday's event, which was scheduled to include fireworks and performances by boy band JLS and girl group Sugababes.
West Midlands Ambulance Service says 60 people were injured when a metal barrier collapsed. Four had serious injuries and broken bones that required hospital treatment, while the rest were lightly hurt.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Birmingham City Council says the event was canceled because of safety concerns after the incident.