Sydney concert evacuated as lightning strikes hit Accor Stadium

Lightning Strikes Cause Evacuation of Sydney Concert at Accor Stadium

By Eliza Mcphee For Daily Mail Australia

07:08 23 Feb 2024, updated 08:58 23 Feb 2024

Taylor Swift has finally taken to the stage after her highly anticipated Eras Tour concert was delayed by wild weather and fans were evacuated from Sydney’s Accor Stadium.

Wild weather lashing Sydney on Friday evening caused chaos for the 80,000 Swifties heading to her first show of the Eras Tour in the city.

Fans sitting on the floor and lower bowl levels of the stadium were asked to move inside after lightning struck just 10 kilometres away shortly before 6pm.

Taylor Swift fans have been evacuated from the Accor Stadium in Sydney after lightning strikes nearby – with the superstar’s performance now delayed

Fans sitting on the floor and lower bowl levels of the stadium were asked to move inside after lightning struck just 10 kilometres away

Swift is seen playing in the rain during a show in Foxborough, Massachusetts last May

A statement from Accor Stadium issued just before 6pm told concert-goers the three-hour show had been delayed.

‘Please note, due to weather, show start time has been delayed,’ it said.

‘Stay undercover until further notice and follow venue screens and staff instructions.

‘Stay safe and remember to be kind to those around you.’

Swift took to the stage at about 7.50pm, while her support act Sabrina Carpenter was axed for Friday night’s performance.

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