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Rapper Travis Scott says he is devastated by the deaths and injuries at his Astroworld festival and has pledged "total support" to the police.
At least eight people died and scores of people were hurt after a crowd surge on the opening night of the music event in Houston, Texas.
"My prayers go out to the families all those impacted by what happened", the rapper said in a statement on Twitter.
"I'm absolutely devastated by what took place last night," he added.
Emergency workers described how panic broke out after the crowd began to press towards the front of the stage during the rapper's headline set.
Eleven people were taken to hospital with cardiac arrests and eight died.
Some 50,000 people attended the outdoor event, which has been cancelled.
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