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Thirty people have been injured after a giant screen collapsed onto fans at a rap concert in Germany.

The rapper Casper and hip hop artist Marteria were on stage when the huge LED monitor came crashing down during stormy weather in the city of Essen.

A police spokeswoman told German media 30 people were hurt, two of them with life-threatening injuries.

Eyewitnesses fled in terror, with many in tears. The aftermath was described by one reveller as "absolutely chaotic".

It was reported torrential rain and strong winds may have caused the screen to collapse.

(Image: Avalon.red) (Image: Avalon.red)

"The patients are being cared for," a fire department spokesman told Spiegel, adding many witnesses also suffered from shock.

Around 20,000 people attended the concert.

The event was cancelled after the screen collapsed so rescue workers could clear the area.

A police statement said, according to WAZ: "There are both light and severely injured.

"Some of the injuries are due to falling stage elements.

"Of the 30 injured persons two are in mortal danger. Eight other concertgoers were seriously injured."