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| Woman killed in nightclub 'stampede' in Northampton | Woman killed in nightclub 'stampede' in Northampton |
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| A woman has been crushed to death and at least eight other people have been injured, two critically, at a nightclub in Northampton. | A woman has been crushed to death and at least eight other people have been injured, two critically, at a nightclub in Northampton. |
| Nabila Nanfuka, 22, of Neasden, north-west London, died in Lava and Ignite in St Peter's Street in the early hours. | Nabila Nanfuka, 22, of Neasden, north-west London, died in Lava and Ignite in St Peter's Street in the early hours. |
| One witness, James Adetula, 21, said a "stampede" had begun as people made for the exits when they were told that their buses were leaving. | One witness, James Adetula, 21, said a "stampede" had begun as people made for the exits when they were told that their buses were leaving. |
| The number of people in the club is unknown and is under investigation. | The number of people in the club is unknown and is under investigation. |
| Supt Andy Cox, of Northamptonshire Police, said they were aware of large numbers of people at the 1,600-capacity venue. | Supt Andy Cox, of Northamptonshire Police, said they were aware of large numbers of people at the 1,600-capacity venue. |
| Officers are also looking at whether the club's fire alarm was activated before the crush, he told a press conference. | Officers are also looking at whether the club's fire alarm was activated before the crush, he told a press conference. |
| Ms Nanfuka was studying leisure and tourism at the University of Northampton. | Ms Nanfuka was studying leisure and tourism at the University of Northampton. |
| Her family described her as "one in a million" and a "beautiful person". | Her family described her as "one in a million" and a "beautiful person". |
| A spokesperson for Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust said Ms Nanfuka died soon after arriving in hospital, while two people are in intensive care. | A spokesperson for Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust said Ms Nanfuka died soon after arriving in hospital, while two people are in intensive care. |
| Six people were treated for minor injuries and a number of people were treated at the scene, the hospital said. | Six people were treated for minor injuries and a number of people were treated at the scene, the hospital said. |
| The event, called DNA Presents Wickedest Wickedest, started at 21:00 BST on Tuesday and was due to go on until 04:00 BST on Wednesday. Emergency services were called to the scene at 03:37 BST. | The event, called DNA Presents Wickedest Wickedest, started at 21:00 BST on Tuesday and was due to go on until 04:00 BST on Wednesday. Emergency services were called to the scene at 03:37 BST. |
| 'Everyone started panicking' | 'Everyone started panicking' |
| Mr Adetula, who said he was a friend of Ms Nanfuka, told the BBC: "It was a uni night and they had come from all over. It was so busy that some had to go to another club nearby." | Mr Adetula, who said he was a friend of Ms Nanfuka, told the BBC: "It was a uni night and they had come from all over. It was so busy that some had to go to another club nearby." |
| He said there was an announcement that signalled the end of the night, which forced club-goers towards the exits. | He said there was an announcement that signalled the end of the night, which forced club-goers towards the exits. |
| He said: "It was 'everybody the coaches are leaving, make your way to the exits' so everyone went for the exits. | He said: "It was 'everybody the coaches are leaving, make your way to the exits' so everyone went for the exits. |
| "Then next minute the fire alarm went off and everyone started panicking. | "Then next minute the fire alarm went off and everyone started panicking. |
| "There was obviously a stampede of people in there when the fire alarm went off." | "There was obviously a stampede of people in there when the fire alarm went off." |
| A spokesman for Lava Ignite said: "The club management and staff are co-operating fully with the local police to find out exactly what happened. | A spokesman for Lava Ignite said: "The club management and staff are co-operating fully with the local police to find out exactly what happened. |
| "Our thoughts are with the family of those involved." | "Our thoughts are with the family of those involved." |
| Councillor David Palethorpe, leader of Northampton Borough Council, said: "This is a terrible tragedy and we have the deepest sympathy for the families of everyone involved. | Councillor David Palethorpe, leader of Northampton Borough Council, said: "This is a terrible tragedy and we have the deepest sympathy for the families of everyone involved. |
| "As the licensing authority, we will of course play our part to support the police investigation in every way we can." | "As the licensing authority, we will of course play our part to support the police investigation in every way we can." |
| Brian Binley, Conservative MP for Northampton South, said his reaction to the news was "one of horror, as I imagine many people will react, one of great sadness for the loss of a young life and for injury to other young people". | Brian Binley, Conservative MP for Northampton South, said his reaction to the news was "one of horror, as I imagine many people will react, one of great sadness for the loss of a young life and for injury to other young people". |
| He added: "I am calling for a full and open public inquiry so that we can find out exactly what happened. I would hope that inquiry could make recommendations... that would make these places safer for young people." | He added: "I am calling for a full and open public inquiry so that we can find out exactly what happened. I would hope that inquiry could make recommendations... that would make these places safer for young people." |