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Woman killed in nightclub 'crush' in Northampton Woman killed in nightclub 'stampede' in Northampton
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A woman has died and three people have been injured in a nightclub in Northampton. A woman has died and two others have been critically injured at a nightclub in Northampton.
The emergency services were called to Lava and Ignite nightclub in St Peter's Street in the early hours to reports people were trapped inside. The emergency services were called to Lava and Ignite nightclub in St Peter's Street in the early hours to reports that people were trapped inside.
Police said the injuries were all thought to be the result of crushing. Two women are in hospital with critical injuries. Up to 1,300 people were believed to have been at the dance music event. Police said the injuries were all thought to be the result of crushing.
Up to 1,300 people were believed to have been at the dance music event. One witness said a "stampede" began as people made for the exits at the end.
Two women are in hospital with what are described as critical injuries. At least one other person was also hurt.
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.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.
Fire alarm James Adetula, 21, said the dead woman was a student at the University of Northampton.
James Adetula, 21, said the victim was a student at the University of Northampton. 'Everyone started panicking'
Mr Adetula, who is also a student, said: "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. The fire alarm went off at about 03.30 BST. It was a false alarm. Mr Adetula, who is also a student, said: "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."
"She was knocked to the floor near the fire exit and was crushed by people trying to get over her. She was in the wrong place at the wrong time." He said there was an announcement that signalled the end of the night, which forced clubgoers towards the exit.
A spokesman from University of Northampton would not confirm reports that the dead woman was one of its students, but said the university was talking to police. 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.
"There was obviously a stampede of people in there when the fire alarm went off."
A spokesman from the University of Northampton would not confirm whether dead woman was one of its students, but said the university was talking to police.
A multi-agency investigation is taking place inside the club and there is a police guard outside the premises.A multi-agency investigation is taking place inside the club and there is a police guard outside the premises.
A Northamptonshire Police spokesman said: "The fatal and critical injuries are all thought to be the result of crushing but the police investigation into this incident is continuing to establish what happened."A Northamptonshire Police spokesman said: "The fatal and critical injuries are all thought to be the result of crushing but the police investigation into this incident is continuing to establish what happened."
A statement on the nightclub's website said the venue would be closed on Wednesday and Thursday.A statement on the nightclub's website said the venue would be closed on Wednesday and Thursday.
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".