Megadeth cancel gig after hundreds are crushed and one fan is almost killed

The thrash icons were just seven songs into their set at the Sport Colombia stadium in Asuncion when there was a massive surge in the crowd.

Police have confirmed to InterAksyon.com that several people were hurt in the crush, while Dave Mustaine has revealed that one female fan was almost killed.

Dave took to Twitter to explain why the band were forced to abort the show. He wrote:

"Dear Paraguay, after all three barricades broke and hundreds of fans crushed three security guards, almost killing one female fan, we regretfully had to cancel the show.

“Please understand that your safety is just as important as ours and after all the security went in the pit someone ran onto the stage, a bottle was thrown, and we'll let you know as soon as we can reschedule and come back. Lo siento.

“This is out of our hands and we will make sure when we return to use a different venue, security, and promoter. Again, Lo siento mucho."

Mustaine also shared a picture of a totally inadequate security barrier apparently taken at the venue:

> Barricade held by a string at Asuncion. Two crew hit by broken glass thrown by persons in audience. Disappointed ? pic.twitter.com/fKrKmyvLa5 > > — Dave Mustaine (@DaveMustaine) August 21, 2016

Megadeth continue the South American leg of the Dystopia Tour at Luna Park in Buenos Aires, Argentina tonight (22nd August).