50 Arrested, 46 Treated for Alcohol-Related Illness at Xfinity Center

More than 20 people at a Keith Urban concert were taken to the hospital

First responders treated alcohol-related illnesses at the Xfinity Center in Mansfield, Massachusetts, Saturday night.

The Mansfiled Police Department said many individuals became ill at the Keith Urban concert due to excessive alcohol consumption.

Police say in total, 50 people were arrested and 46 were treated for alcohol-related illnesses. Of the 46 that were treated, 22 people were transported to local hospitals.

The Xfinity Center Public Relations Department later released a statement about the incident:

"Last night we hosted more than 18,000 Country Music fans in Mansfield. Our team works hard to offer a great concert experience for fans and an overwhelming majority of fans enjoyed the concert, there were approximately 20 people that were transported to the local hospital mostly with non-serious, alcohol-related symptoms."

Many surrounding towns assisted on scene due to the high demand, including Norton, Foxboro, North Attleboro, Plainville, and Easton.

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