IShowSpeed turns real-life hero after bridge collapses mid-stream
What started as a fan meetup, went viral and almost disastrous when a floating wooden bridge gave way under the weight of hundreds of fans congregating to see American streamer IShowSpeed, aka Darren Jason Watkins Jr.
, during his IRL livestream in Estonia.
Speed, who was on his second European tour live streaming an eleven-hour broadcast covering Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania, when he spilled his whereabouts. What ensued was a stampede of eager junior fans seeking a moment with the viral star famed for his high-octane antics, football fanaticism and Ronaldo devotion.
Bridge buckles under fan frenzy
The collapse took place on a floating wooden dock near a waterfront park in Tallinn.
Within minutes of Speed's location drop, the bridge, already visibly stressed by the sheer number of bodies packed onto it, caved in the middle, sending dozens into the shallow water beneath.
Stream footage recorded the scene live, fans shouting, floorboards shattering, mayhem breaking loose mid-stream. Miraculously, despite the brutal drop, no major injuries were sustained, aided by the water's shallow depth.
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IShowSpeed attempts to help fans
In a move that's both impressed and divided fans online, IShowSpeed was seen speeding toward the scene on a jet ski just seconds after the collapse. Some applauded the 19-year-old for attempting to assist, labeling him a 'real-life hero' while others accused it of being a performative stunt for views.
His response was spontaneous. Standing on the dock as the bridge collapsed, Speed was visibly panicked prior to his jump.
Despite police and other officials being on hand in expectation of crowding issues, things swiftly got out of hand.
Local officials tried to control the burgeoning crowd but couldn't avert the overload on the structure. With the bridge now compromised and possibly in need of total replacement, inquiries are being made on public safety and the wild card of influencer-driven events.
The bigger conversation: Creator responsibility
While Speed stayed on-site and streamed after the incident, detractors assert that his continued presence only exacerbated things.
Others view his dedication to his fans, even in the face of catastrophe as genuine.
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As clips of the incident started getting viral in TikTok and YouTube, a larger discussion has been re-ignited. How accountable are creators when internet fame spills into the offline pandemonium?
For now, IShowSpeed continues his European tour, his audience larger and noisier than ever.
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