The incident happened just before one of the two stages. The DJ stopped the music for a while and an ambulance arrived on the scene. The police have meanwhile confirmed to our editors that one person, a man, was taken away in critical condition. A woman has also become unwell, but her condition is stable. “The investigation will have to show whether narcotics are involved, whether administered or not,” the police said.
With 125,000 visitors and 65 delegations, the Antwerp Pride Parade was the largest to date. Tonight the party has moved to the Zuiderkaaien for the Love United Festival.