Teenager dies at Kendal Calling festival
A 17-year-old girl has died following a medical episode at the Kendal Calling music festival. Police are currently investigating the circumstances and seeking witnesses who may have assisted the teenager.
Why it matters
The incident raises concerns regarding safety and medical response protocols at large-scale music festivals.
Image caption, The teenager died despite efforts from paramedics
A teenage girl has 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.
Cumbria Police said it was 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 for the force 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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