On Thursday, May 8, 2025, a stage installed in the esplanade of the Gustavo A. Madero mayor’s office in Mexico City collapsed due to adverse weather conditions, leaving at least seven people injured; Alicia Villarreal, Ángela Carrasco and Ana Cirré were scheduled to sing at the event.
The incident occurred around 3:50 p.m., shortly after singer Alicia Villarreal concluded her sound check for her Mother’s Day concert.
Details of the incident
The event was part of the show “Grandiosas”, which would feature Alicia Villarreal, Ángela Carrasco and Ana Cirré.
The concert producer, Hugo Mejuto, reported that the collapse occurred approximately 20 minutes after the end of the sound checks.
At that moment, a heavy rain accompanied by gusts of wind knocked down the metal structure of the stage.
Local authorities, including Civil Protection and emergency services personnel, were on the scene to attend to the injured.
Two people were transported to nearby hospitals for medical attention. The rest of the injured received care at the site.
Alicia Villarreal’s reaction
The mayor of Gustavo A. Madero, Janecarlo Lozano, announced that the Attorney General’s Office of Mexico City will conduct an investigation to determine the corresponding responsibilities.
It was reported that the company in charge of the stage installation was required to submit a structural risk report signed by a responsible construction manager prior to the start of the event, which will be verified during the investigation.
Alicia Villarreal expressed her sorrow for what happened through her social networks, regretting not being able to attend and wishing a speedy recovery to those affected.
The singer stressed the importance of safety at events and assured that her team was fine.
“It is with great sadness that I am watching what happened. I am very sorry for not showing up at the show we had scheduled where I was invited to participate in ‘GranDiosas’. We were going to celebrate the moms who deserve it. My work team is fine, they are with me. We are meeting and they are informing me that some people have been hurt,” she said.
The event generated concern
This incident has resonated with the Hispanic community in the United States, where Alicia Villarreal has a large fan base.
The news has generated concern and highlighted the importance of security measures at public events, both in Mexico and in other countries with significant Latino communities.
I'm truly sorry. I hope you recover soon and are doing well. It's always important to me that the people who work directly or indirectly are in a safe area, that our work is in top condition because that's how it should be to put on a great show
Security protocols
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The collapse of the stage in Gustavo A. Madero is a reminder of the need to comply with safety protocols in the organization of massive events.
The prompt response of the authorities and the attention given to the injured have been fundamental in mitigating the consequences of the accident.
Investigations are expected to determine the exact causes of the collapse and the necessary measures will be taken to prevent similar incidents in the future.
Here you can see a video of the stage collapse.
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