According to various reports, at least three people have been killed and more than 70 injured after a stage collapsed at the renowned Pukkelpop festival in eastern Belgium.

A heavy storm and strong winds caused trees to crash into the rigging on the Chateau stage yesterday, leading to the disaster. It was the first day of what was set to be a three-day festival, winding up on Saturday 20 August. Pukkelpop organiser Chokri Mahassine said in a statement: “We have for now put the festival on hold until we understand the situation completely”.

Among the acts who were set to play on the storm-affected Thursday were Paul Kalkbrenner, James Blake, Crookers, Dave Clarke and Skrillex. “On behalf of myself, Ben and Rob, I’d like to extend our heartfelt sympathy to anyone caught or hurt in the storms at Pukkelpop,” Blake wrote on his Facebook page. “Our show has been cancelled.”