4:12 PM PT -- At least three people were injured in the stampede into Astroworld's gates, according to local Houston outlets citing the Houston Fire Department.
Per the reports, three people were transported to a hospital with minor leg injuries after being trampled in the chaos. Houston PD had reportedly said in a since-deleted tweet that the event was understaffed, as the promoters didn't plan for such large crowds.
We are successfully working together to support Houston's biggest music festival @astroworldfest at @nrgpark and collaborating closely with the festival to ensure the public safety of everyone attending the event. We look forward to a memorable night. #hounews
— Houston Police (@houstonpolice) November 9, 2019
Now, they're saying that everything's going off without a hitch as they work together with Astroworld organizers to ensure public safety.
Travis Scott's Astroworld Festival just opened its gates, and fans literally could not wait to get inside -- stampeding past each other ... which Trav seemed to appreciate.
The rapper posted a wild video Saturday morning showing ticketholders for the Houston-based music event climbing over the barricades and rushing to the entry gates to get in as the doors opened -- with folks of all ages, including what appear to be little kids.
It doesn't look like anyone was harmed by the massive swarm in this clip -- no security in sight, BTW -- but it's still pretty frightening ... 'cause people could've easily gotten hurt.
For his part, Trav wrote of the chaotic scene ... "DA YOUTH DEM CONTROL THE FREQUENCY. EVERYONE HAVE FUN. RAGERS SET TONE WHEN I COME OUT TONIGHT. BE SAFE RAGE HARD. AHHHHHHHHHHH." From our view, he's kinda sending mixed signals here.
Be safe ... but yeah, act crazy too. That's interesting, considering TS has a history of being accused of inciting riots and encouraging fans to become unruly at his shows. He's been arrested for the former at least twice, and got sued for the latter in 2017.
It should be noted Travis himself didn't directly have a hand in making these fine people to lose their minds -- but he certainly seems to, at least, be half cosigning the pandemonium.
As he says ... be safe, everyone.
Originally Published -- 10:47 AM PT