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Belgian Authorities Investigate Suspected Drug-Related Death at Tomorrowland

Autopsy and toxicology results will clarify whether drugs contributed to the death

Metallica presta su escenario tras incendio en Tomorrowland, salvando el festival y sorprendiendo a fanáticos / Foto: Especial
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El festival tuvo su más reciente edición este fin de semana. 
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Overview

  • A 35-year-old Canadian woman suffered a medical emergency at Tomorrowland on July 18 and died after being taken to an Antwerp hospital.
  • The Antwerp Public Prosecutor’s Office opened a judicial probe after initial findings pointed to a strong likelihood of drug involvement.
  • Prosecutors have ordered a formal autopsy and exhaustive toxicological analysis to establish the definitive cause of death.
  • On July 16 a fire destroyed Tomorrowland’s main stage before the festival opened and organizers erected an alternative setup within 72 hours using Metallica’s stored infrastructure.
  • Festival operations have continued on the replacement stage while mobile laboratories screen attendees for psychoactive substances.