Overview

• Trainwreck: The Astroworld Tragedy debuted June 10 on Netflix with firsthand accounts from survivors, paramedics and staff who witnessed the fatal 2021 crowd surge at NRG Park.
• A computer simulation and internal texts shown in the film reveal how insufficient crowd control and a stage bottleneck contributed to the deadly crush during Travis Scott’s performance.
• Survivor interviews describe fans and crew repeatedly urging show stoppage as people were asphyxiated and multiple CPRs were underway while the concert continued.
• Families of victims, led by Madison Dubiski’s relatives, founded the Pink Bows Foundation and helped develop the Showstop certification protocol to clarify who can halt live events in emergencies.
• The Showstop course has drawn support from the Event Safety Alliance, Global Crowd Management Alliance and government agencies as promoters seek to strengthen concert crowd safety standards.