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Woman critically ill after suspected drug overdose at Field Day festival Woman improves after falling critically ill at Field Day festival
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A 23-year-old woman is fighting for her life after a suspected drug overdose at a Sydney music festival. A 23-year-old woman’s condition has improved after a suspected drug overdose at a Sydney music festival and she will likely be able to leave hospital soon.
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The woman was rushed to St Vincent’s Hospital late on Friday night after collapsing at the Field Day festival in Sydney’s CBD. The woman was taken to St Vincent’s Hospital late on Friday night after collapsing at the Field Day festival in Sydney’s CBD.
A hospital spokeswoman said the 23-year-old remained in a critical condition on Saturday morning. A hospital spokeswoman said the woman’s condition had stabilised on Saturday morning.
The spokeswoman said several other revellers were admitted to St Vincent’s after attending Field Day on what she described as a busy day for the hospital.The spokeswoman said several other revellers were admitted to St Vincent’s after attending Field Day on what she described as a busy day for the hospital.
More than 200 people received medical treatment at the dance festival on New Year’s Day.More than 200 people received medical treatment at the dance festival on New Year’s Day.
Police charged 184 people with drug offences, including eight for drug supply.Police charged 184 people with drug offences, including eight for drug supply.
It’s alleged a 26-year-old woman was found with 100 ecstasy (MDMA) capsules, while a 19-year-old man was found with 81 ecstasy capsules.It’s alleged a 26-year-old woman was found with 100 ecstasy (MDMA) capsules, while a 19-year-old man was found with 81 ecstasy capsules.
Both were charged with supplying drugs and were granted conditional bail to appear at Downing Centre local court on 28 January.Both were charged with supplying drugs and were granted conditional bail to appear at Downing Centre local court on 28 January.
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Chief Inspector Stuart Bell said some people still thought they could get away with possessing and supplying drugs.Chief Inspector Stuart Bell said some people still thought they could get away with possessing and supplying drugs.
“We will continue to target drugs, alcohol-related crime and antisocial behaviour, particularly at music festivals,” he said. “We will continue to target drugs, alcohol-related crime and antisocial behaviour, particularly at music festivals,” he said. “You never actually know what’s going to be in a pill and therefore, you always take the risk of overdosing.”
At last year’s festival 214 people were arrested for drug-related offences.At last year’s festival 214 people were arrested for drug-related offences.