Teenager dies at Kendal Calling festival
A 17-year-old girl has died after suffering a medical episode at the Kendal Calling music festival in the UK. Police are investigating the circumstances and have requested that the public avoid speculation while the family receives support.
Why it matters
The tragic death at a major public event raises questions about festival safety protocols and the impact of public speculation on grieving families.
Share Save Add as preferred on Google Federica Bedendo North East and Cumbria BBC The teenager died despite efforts from paramedics, the festival said A teenage girl died at the Kendal Calling festival in the early hours of the morning, police have said.
The 17-year-old suffered a medical episode at about 02:15 BST and was pronounced dead at the scene, according to Cumbria Police. The force asked people not to speculate about the circumstances of the incident.
It added officers were looking into the circumstances and wanted to speak to anyone who was in the area of the Calling Out tent and the Big Wheel around the time of the girl's death.
A spokesperson said: "Officers are particularly keen to speak with a group of women who alerted first responders to the girl after becoming concerned for her welfare."
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