Man hurt at Sonisphere Finland passes away

50-year-old dies from freak storm injuries

Finland Finland | 17 August 2010

A man who sustained serious injuries at Sonisphere Finland has passed away, say organisers.

The 50-year-old was hurt when a freak storm hit the event on Sunday 8 August.

Speaking about the tragedy, festival boss Stuart Galbraith told CMU: "We have just received news that the 50 year old male that was critically injured during the freak storm at Sonisphere Finland has passed away.

“We are obviously shocked and devastated and would like to offer our most sincere condolences to the family and friends of the victim - the thoughts of Team Sonisphere, [headliners] Iron Maiden and all Sonisphere fans are with you".

As previously reported, 40 people were injured during the thunderstorm.

Anthrax and Slayer were among the acts to perform before the storm hit Sonisphere Finland 2010.