Fan injured in pyrotechnic accident at Dua Lipa concert

In Malaysia, a fan attending a Dua Lipa concert suffered a severe injury during a recent performance due to a horrific pyrotechnic incident. This incident occurred on November 23 and 24, 2024, when the fan claimed to have been struck in the head by a metal tube involved in the pyrotechnics. The fan detailed their ordeal in a post on Reddit, sharing a photo of their injury and expressing the traumatic nature of the experience. Following the incident, the fan received medical treatment which required seven stitches and a CT scan, with the total medical bills amounting to 2712 Malaysian Ringgit (approximately £482). The fan reported that two individuals assisted with paying the hospital bill because they could not afford it at the time. While the nature of the pyrotechnics remains unclear—whether they were part of the official show or set off by crowd members—the situation has raised serious concerns regarding safety at live events. The fan expressed their intention to seek compensation, claiming the event resulted in a near-death experience for them. Despite the two individuals paying for the medical expenses, the fan refused to keep the incident quiet, wanting to ensure their story was shared publicly. Additionally, a spokesperson for Live Nation remarked that they are gathering detailed information from the vendor responsible for the pyrotechnics incident. The spokesperson extended well wishes for a speedy recovery to both fans involved in the incident. This is not the first time Dua Lipa has faced a situation involving unauthorized fireworks; she previously issued an apology during a concert in Toronto in July 2022 after similar fireworks were set off in the crowd, injuring attendees. As the Asian leg of Dua Lipa's world tour continues into October 2025, this incident highlights ongoing challenges regarding safety protocols at concerts and the importance of accountability in ensuring fan safety during live performances.