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Nottingham Rock City evacuated after 'flare set off' Nottingham Rock City evacuated after 'flare set off'
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A music venue had to be evacuated after a flare or something similar was set off inside during a gig, police say. A music venue was evacuated after what is thought to have been a smoke flare was set off during a gig, police say.
A number of people were treated for minor injuries after the gig at Nottingham's Rock City with artist Lil Pump was disrupted. Some people had to be treated by paramedics after the show at Nottingham's Rock City by rapper Lil Pump was disrupted.
Police were called at about 21:30 GMT to Talbot Street, with paramedics and fire crews also sent to the scene. One eyewitness described scenes of panic as people tried to get out, some of whom he said were vomiting.
"The venue has been evacuated and officers are assisting with this to ensure public safety," police said. Police were called at about 21:30 GMT to Talbot Street, with ambulance and fire crews also sent to the scene.
"The venue has been evacuated and officers are assisting with this to ensure public safety," Nottinghamshire Police said.
"Our medical and fire colleagues are on scene and are treating a number of people for minor injuries.""Our medical and fire colleagues are on scene and are treating a number of people for minor injuries."
Talbot Street was temporarily shut as emergency crews sought to contain the incident.
Following the evacuation, Lil Pump continued the gig from on top of his tour bus outside the venue.
Harry Rutter, 20, who was watching the gig with a friend on the balcony, said problems began about half way through the show.
"All of a sudden people were saying, 'Look, you need to get out'," Mr Rutter, a reporter with the Cambs Times, said.
"I just couldn't breathe and you had this feeling in the back of your throat.
"I looked down and people had stopped watching the music and were just trying to get out.
"There was a real sense of panic as they were running for the doors."
'Few were vomiting'
After he got out Mr Rutter, who was not badly affected, said a number of people were being treated outside.
"People were crying and stuff and a few were vomiting," he said.
"They were sitting on blankets and the medics were keeping a close eye on them."
Rock City management said the gig was stopped for safety reasons after the flare was let off inside the main hall of the venue.
"We evacuated the building and are currently working with the fire service to ensure the building is safe to re-enter and that anyone who may have been affected got immediate treatment," bosses said on the venue's Facebook page.
Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service said crews remained at the scene just after 00:00.