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Officials: 25 Tons Of Garbage Left Behind By Chesney Tailgaters

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PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- Kenny Chesney tailgaters left behind 25 tons of garbage Saturday night, according to officials.

The Pittsburgh Department of Public Safety says a total of about 45,000 people with tickets attended the concert.

EMS saw a total of 78 patients and 29 were transported to local hospitals.

The Department Public Safety reported that most of the patients treated, released and/or transported were alcohol-related.

Of the 29 people transported to local hospitals:

  • 18 people were transported for intoxication.
  • One person was transported after multiple people fell down an escalator.
  • One person was transported for an assault.
  • One person was transported for heat-related emergency.
  • One person was transported from a motor vehicle accident.
  • One person was transported with chest pain.
  • One person was transported for a head injury.
  • One person was transported for a seizure.
  • One person was transported for hypertension.
  • One person was transported with burns to the hand from a grill.
  • One person was transported for generalized weakness.
  • One person was transported for dizziness.

Police made five arrests and issued 15 non-traffic citations.

The Liquor Control Enforcement issued at least 19 citations for underage drinking.

Public Works removed 25 tons of garbage from the event.

Officials called the event "a mostly safe and successful evening," saying there wasn't as much "unruly and illegal behavior" as there has been in previous years.

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