Police report that approximately 5 to 10 others were injured, one critically. Pearl Jam front man Eddie Vedder beseeched the crowd to move away from the stage, but apparently to no avail. The band was performing for nearly 50,000 fans at the time of the incident.
Roskilde police deny reports that rain and muddy conditions led to the tragedy.
Performances on the main stage were halted following the incident Friday night, but continued on six other stages. Protestant Bishop of Roskilde, Jan Lindhardt, led a prayer and commemorative moment of silence on the main stage Saturday as the festival continued with additional security. Oasis and the Pet Shop Boys canceled their sets citing respect for the dead and lack of security. They also feel that it would be disrespectful for those who were killed and their families to perform in front of the site where the deaths occurred. Finally they would like to communicate their sympathies and condolences to the family and friends of those killed.