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Police investigate 20-year-old student's death outside nightclub Police investigate 20-year-old student's death outside nightclub
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Police have launched an investigation into the death of a 20-year-old student who died near the Missoula nightclub in Durham.Police have launched an investigation into the death of a 20-year-old student who died near the Missoula nightclub in Durham.
Officers were called after an incident at about 11.55pm on Wednesday close to the club, they said.Officers were called after an incident at about 11.55pm on Wednesday close to the club, they said.
Reports suggested the student had been crushed, and North East Ambulance Service (NEAS) said its paramedics had treated a patient for a "serious head injury" after they were called to the club at 11.50pm. Reports suggested the student had been crushed, and North East Ambulance Service (NEAS) said its paramedics had treated a patient for a “serious head injury” after they were called to the club at 11.50pm.
The young woman died at the scene, NEAS said.The young woman died at the scene, NEAS said.
Durham Police said: "The circumstances surrounding her death are unclear at this time." Durham Police said: “When officers arrived, the student was being resuscitated by door staff before the ambulance service continued attempts to revive her. Unfortunately, she was pronounced dead at the scene.  
The venue holds what it claims to be Durham's biggest student night on Wednesdays. “Our thoughts are with her family and friends at this time.
“Officers cordoned off the area, which was busy at the time, and an investigation was launched into the circumstances leading up to the tragedy. The area remains cordoned off and police staff are liaising with university staff and students.”
The venue holds what it claims to be Durham’s biggest student night on Wednesdays.
It is in the popular Walkergate area in the city centre, where there are a host of bars and restaurants.It is in the popular Walkergate area in the city centre, where there are a host of bars and restaurants.
Officers said they would release more details later on Thursday.