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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. | 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. | 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. | 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. | 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." | "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. | 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." | 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 club-goers 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 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." |
| 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." | |
| 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." | 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." |
| Were you at the Lava and Ignite nightclub? Send us your stories using the form below. | Were you at the Lava and Ignite nightclub? Send us your stories using the form below. |