Taylor Swift Eras Tour: Sydney concert evacuated as lighting strikes hit Accor Stadium
- Swift’s Eras Tour show in Sydney has been postponed
- Wild storms hit Sydney
Taylor Swift fans have been evacuated from Sydney’s Accor Stadium after lightning struck nearby – meaning the superstar’s performance has now been postponed.
The wild weather in 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 ground and lower bowl levels of the stadium were asked to go inside after lightning struck just 6 miles (10 kilometers) away.
Taylor Swift fans have been evacuated from Sydney’s Accor Stadium after lightning struck nearby – the superstar’s performance has now been postponed
Fans seated on the ground and lower bowl levels of the stadium were asked to move inside after lightning struck just 6 miles (10 kilometers) away
A statement from Accor Stadium told concertgoers that the three-hour show has been postponed.
“Please note: due to weather, the show start time has been postponed,” it said.
‘Remain undercover until further notice and follow the site screens and staff instructions.
“Stay safe and remember to be kind to those around you.”
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