A TEENAGER has died after a “medical emergency” in the early hours at a music festival.
The woman, 18, died in hospital after emergency services raced to Tonnau Festival in North Wales at 1.45am on Saturday morning.
The popular festival held at Carreglwyd Estate has since been cancelled, reports Daily Post Wales.
The organisers said in a statement: “Everyone at Tonnau Festival is deeply saddened to confirm that a festival attendee tragically passed away in the early hours of Saturday morning following a severe medical emergency.
“Our thoughts and deepest condolences are with the attendee’s family and friends during this incredibly difficult time.
“From the moment the attendee became unwell, our on-site welfare teams, security, and emergency medical staff responded immediately.
“Paramedics and welfare personnel did everything they could to provide emergency care, but unfortunately they later died in hospital.
“The safety and well-being of our audience is always our highest priority. Following this tragedy, and to allow emergency services and local authorities to conduct their necessary work, we made the decision to close the remainder of the festival and have asked people to vacate the site when it is safe for them to do so. We are cooperating fully with the ongoing investigation.
“We appreciate the understanding and cooperation of all our attendees, staff and volunteers during this incredibly difficult situation. Out of respect for the family’s privacy, we will be making no further comment at this time. Our thoughts and hearts are with the family.”
A police spokesperson added: “We can confirm that a woman has sadly died at a festival in Llanfaethlu, Anglesey. Emergency Services attended Tonnau festival at Carreglwyd Estate at around 1.45am this morning, 11 July, following reports of a medical emergency.
“Despite the best efforts of the emergency services, sadly, the 18-year-old woman later died in hospital. The death is being treated as unexpected whilst investigations are ongoing and the coroner has been informed.”
Detective Inspector Iolo Edwards said: “Our thoughts remain with the woman’s family and loved ones at this difficult time.
“We urge members of the public not to speculate on the circumstances of the death, and anybody with information that could assist our enquiries should contact us via our website or by calling 101, quoting reference O110259.”
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