BanG Dream! Event Scaffolding Collapse in Taipei; City Launches Investigation, Fines for Violations
Scaffolding collapsed during the 'BanG Dream!' event in Taipei. No injuries were reported, but the Labor Inspection Office initiated an investigation and will impose fines if violations are found. The city's Water Resources Department will strengthen safety requirements for future events.
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- 📰 Published: April 12, 2026 at 20:07
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The two-day BanG Dream! Special LIVE in TAIPEI, held at Taipei Dajia Riverside Park starting on the 11th, gathered four major bands and attracted many fans.
A netizen posted on Threads this afternoon, stating "The fence has fallen, it's so dangerous." The fire department received a report via the citizen hotline 1999 in the afternoon and immediately dispatched personnel to the scene for investigation. It was confirmed that no one was injured at the site.
Regarding reports of a staff member being injured and sent to the hospital, Kang Shui-shun, Chief Secretary of the Taipei City Labor Inspection Office, stated that investigations revealed that "BanG Dream! Special LIVE in TAIPEI" applied for the construction of a temporary exhibition structure by Star Entertainment Global Co., Ltd. Relevant city departments stated that no staff members were injured. The Labor Inspection Office is still trying to contact the company, but the calls have not been answered. They will continue to contact them tomorrow and request an explanation at the Labor Inspection Office.
The Labor Inspection Office also explained that it has launched an investigation into the collapse of the scaffolding to clarify the cause of the accident and whether it involved deficiencies in occupational safety and health facilities and equipment. If violations are found, the employer will be fined between NT$30,000 and NT$300,000 in accordance with the Occupational Safety and Health Act.
Furthermore, the Taipei City Hydraulic Engineering Office, the governing authority of Dajia Riverside Park, stated that after sending personnel to confirm the situation of the collapsed scaffolding at the event venue, the contractor had already restored the enclosure. For future large-scale events, stronger requirements will be imposed on contractors for safety measures. (Editor: Chen Ren-hua) 2026-04-12
A netizen posted on Threads this afternoon, stating "The fence has fallen, it's so dangerous." The fire department received a report via the citizen hotline 1999 in the afternoon and immediately dispatched personnel to the scene for investigation. It was confirmed that no one was injured at the site.
Regarding reports of a staff member being injured and sent to the hospital, Kang Shui-shun, Chief Secretary of the Taipei City Labor Inspection Office, stated that investigations revealed that "BanG Dream! Special LIVE in TAIPEI" applied for the construction of a temporary exhibition structure by Star Entertainment Global Co., Ltd. Relevant city departments stated that no staff members were injured. The Labor Inspection Office is still trying to contact the company, but the calls have not been answered. They will continue to contact them tomorrow and request an explanation at the Labor Inspection Office.
The Labor Inspection Office also explained that it has launched an investigation into the collapse of the scaffolding to clarify the cause of the accident and whether it involved deficiencies in occupational safety and health facilities and equipment. If violations are found, the employer will be fined between NT$30,000 and NT$300,000 in accordance with the Occupational Safety and Health Act.
Furthermore, the Taipei City Hydraulic Engineering Office, the governing authority of Dajia Riverside Park, stated that after sending personnel to confirm the situation of the collapsed scaffolding at the event venue, the contractor had already restored the enclosure. For future large-scale events, stronger requirements will be imposed on contractors for safety measures. (Editor: Chen Ren-hua) 2026-04-12