A sombre cloud has fallen over the UK's festival scene following a tragic incident that resulted in the death of a teenage girl and left two others fighting for their health in hospital.
The devastating turn of events unfolded at an undisclosed festival site, where emergency services were scrambled following reports of multiple individuals falling critically ill.
Despite the rapid response and efforts of paramedics, the young girl was tragically pronounced dead at the scene. Her identity has not been released, pending notification of her family.
A young boy and a woman were simultaneously rushed to a nearby hospital for urgent medical treatment. Their current conditions remain unknown, with authorities yet to release further details on their status.
The specific circumstances leading to the illnesses are currently the subject of a thorough investigation. Festival organisers and local law enforcement are working in tandem to establish a clear timeline of events and determine the cause.
A spokesperson for the Essex Police confirmed their attendance at the event, stating: "We were called to concerns for the welfare of people at a festival shortly after 12.30pm on Saturday. We attended and sadly a teenage girl died at the scene. A boy and a woman were taken to hospital. Our enquiries are ongoing to establish the circumstances which led to the teen’s death."
The news has sent shockwaves through the local community and the wider festival-going public, raising serious questions about safety protocols at large-scale events.
