Lightning Strikes Force Evacuation of Taylor Swift Eras Tour Concert in Sydney’s Accor Stadium
Taylor Swift fans have been evacuated from Sydney’s Accor Stadium after lightning strikes nearby – with the superstar’s performance now delayed.
Wild weather lashing Sydney on Friday evening has 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.
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.’
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Taylor Swift Eras Tour: Sydney concert evacuated as lightning strikes hit Accor Stadium