Three in hospital after fire and crush at festival in London
Ghana Party in the Park organisers called the day "difficult" and "deeply upsetting".
Three individuals were hospitalized following a fire and crowd crush at the entrance of a festival in London. The Ghana Party in the Park, also known as Shattafest UK, took place at Copthall Playing Fields in Barnet, London. The event was halted around 18:00 BST on Saturday due to a "major incident" near the gates, which were temporarily closed.
As the gates reopened, a crowd surged, causing injuries. The Metropolitan Police were alerted to the situation, and they collaborated with event organizers to establish a barrier between the surging crowd and those on the ground, providing initial medical care such as CPR. In total, 23 people received medical assistance, with nine people assessed by the London Ambulance Service.
Three of the injured were taken to the hospital, and their conditions were deemed non-life-threatening. The festival organizers cited health and safety concerns as the reason for discontinuing the event, describing the day as one of the most challenging in its history.
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