Astroworld: twin probes launched into deadly crush at Travis Scott concert

Civil lawsuits also under way after festival stampede leaves eight dead

Rapper Travis Scott
Rapper Travis Scott
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At least two investigations have been launched after eight people were killed and hundreds more injured in one of the deadliest live music events in US history.

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