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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 died and at least eight other people have been injured, two critically, at a club in Northampton. | |
Nabila Nanfuka, 22, of Neasden, north-west London, died in Lava and Ignite nightclub in St Peter's Street in the early hours of the morning. | |
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. Police said the injuries were all thought to be the result of crushing. |
One witness said a "stampede" began as people made for the exits at the end. | One witness said a "stampede" began as people made for the exits at the end. |
Ms Nanfuka was studying leisure and tourism at the University of Northampton. Emergency services were called to the scene at 03:37 BST. | |
A spokesperson for Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust said: "One person died soon after their arrival at the hospital and a further two people, who are critically ill, are being cared for on our intensive care unit. | |
"Six people have been treated for minor injuries, most of whom have already been discharged. The remaining patients with minor injuries will be discharged later today." | |
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. | 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. |
'Everyone started panicking' | 'Everyone started panicking' |
James Adetula, 21, 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 clubgoers towards the exit. | He said there was an announcement that signalled the end of the night, which forced clubgoers towards the exit. |
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 from the University of Northampton 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". | 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." | |
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