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Video clips of the screen falling were
circulating on social media while Hong Kong media reported that
three members of the audience were also hurt.
"I am shocked," said Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee. "I
express sympathy to those who were injured and hope that they
would recover soon."
The government would investigate and review safety procedures to
protect performers, staff and the public, he said.
None of the 12 members of Mirror were hurt in the accident at
Hong Kong's Coliseum, next to Victoria Harbour.
The city government had ordered the band, which was putting on a
run of 12 shows at the venue, to postpone its upcoming
performances.
Culture Secretary Kevin Yeung said shows at the venue were
suspended until its stage structure was deemed safe.
"From initial observation, a wire fractured and led to the fall
of the screen and caused the dancers to be injured," Yeung told
a media briefing on Friday.
The hugely popular cantopop group was formed in 2018 through a
reality television show.
More than 13,000 Mirror fans signed an online petition asking
the concert organiser to fix the problems and ensure the safety
of all.
Concert organiser MakerVille, which is owned by Hong Kong tycoon
Richard Li's PCCW Media Group, said it was thoroughly
investigating the accident.
"We are deeply sorry that the incident caused unease to viewers
or others affected," it said.
(Reporting by Farah Master, Jessie Pang and Twinnie Siu; editing
by Richard Pullin)
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