Three people have been arrested and six others hurt after bedlam broke out while they waited to audition for reality show America’s Next Top Model.
Police didn’t know what prompted the chaos involving hundreds of people outside the Park Central New York hotel in Manhattan. The panic left the street outside the hotel littered with shoes and clothing, according to news reports.
“It was pretty scary,” Jessica Paravati told WNYW-TV.
She said she was caught up in a stampede after waiting in a queue overnight, hoping for a shot at stardom on the reality show.
Two women and a man were arrested on disorderly conduct charges, police said.
Authorities also shut down the audition, saying it wasn’t properly organised.
Four injured people declined treatment, while two others were taken to a hospital, the fire department said.
The model competition is hosted by supermodel Tyra Banks, who also serves as its executive producer. The current season began on March 4th.
AP