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Three in hospital after fire and crush at festival in London
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Three in hospital after fire and crush at festival in London

A fire and subsequent crowd surge at the Ghana Party in the Park (Shattafest UK) festival in London led to three people being hospitalized. The incident occurred at Copthall Playing Fields in Barnet on Saturday afternoon when a fire near the entrance caused temporary gate closures. As the gates reopened, a crowd surged, resulting in injuries. Organizers halted the event citing health and safety concerns. Emergency services, including firefighters, ambulances, and an air ambulance, responded to the situation. While initial reports suggested potential fatalities, organizers clarified there were no deaths or stabbing incidents. The Metropolitan Police noted that officers provided immediate medical care, including CPR, to those affected.

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Three in hospital after fire and crush at festival in London

A fire and subsequent crowd surge at the Ghana Party in the Park (Shattafest UK) festival in London led to three people being hospitalized. The incident occurred at Copthall Playing Fields in Barnet on Saturday afternoon when a fire near the entrance caused temporary gate closures. As the gates reopened, a crowd surged, resulting in injuries. Organizers halted the event citing health and safety concerns. Emergency services, including firefighters, ambulances, and an air ambulance, responded to the situation. While initial reports suggested potential fatalities, organizers clarified there were no deaths or stabbing incidents. The Metropolitan Police noted that officers provided immediate medical care, including CPR, to those affected.

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