08/12/2010 - X Factor fans treated at live gig
Thirty-five fans of X Factor hopefuls One Direction had to be treated at an open-air gig in Wolverhampton.
Some 4,000 fans attended the gig in Queen Square on Monday, a spokesman for West Midlands Ambulance Service said.
The spokeman attributed most of the problems to the "effects of the cold and over-excitement."
The first casualty was found more than three hours before the group took to the stage.
The spokesman said: "The band didn't come on stage until just before 8pm, but the first casualty was found in Lichfield Street at 4.45pm with a head injury. After treatment she was discharged on scene.
"Another five casualties were dealt with about half an hour later. Three hadn't eaten or drunk all day, one had felt faint and the fifth was hyperventilating.
"The latter two patients also had insufficient clothing on for the conditions. After treatment, getting warmed up and eating something, all five were discharged."
The spokesman added: "Just before the band took to the stage there was a surge in the crowd. A total of 28 people were lifted out over the barriers at the front. Eight were assessed by ambulance staff but did not require hospital treatment and went back into the crowd."
Fellow finalists Cher Lloyd, Rebecca Ferguson and Matt Cardle have also performed this week ahead of this weekend's finale.
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