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Explosion Halts Zaperoko Concert in Trujillo as Police Suspect Mechanical Fault

Authorities are reviewing the venue with organizers following two non-life-threatening injuries.

Overview

  • A pre-dawn blast stopped Zaperoko's performance at the Monasterio nightclub in Víctor Larco, Trujillo, triggering panic among attendees.
  • Two people — a 21-year-old musician from Orquesta Clase A and a 41-year-old attendee — were taken to a clinic with injuries reported as not serious.
  • Initial police findings point to a failure in a rooftop air-conditioning unit, and investigators have tentatively ruled out a criminal act.
  • Zaperoko said all members are unharmed and thanked supporters, noting the incident is under evaluation by authorities in coordination with event organizers.
  • The incident renewed scrutiny of the venue's safety practices and prompted Trujillo's mayor to question enforcement of the 1 a.m. closing rule.