Boardmasters Festival Crowd Crush Injures Seven
Attendees describe chaotic scenes and inadequate security measures during DJ Sammy Virji's set in Newquay, Cornwall.
- A dancer suffered a fractured knee after being crushed by a crowd surge at the festival.
- Witnesses reported scenes of 'carnage' with multiple injuries, including broken legs and ankles.
- Security and medical response were criticized as insufficient by those affected.
- The festival organizers have initiated a multi-agency review following the incident.
- DJ Sammy Virji's set was canceled, and the stage was temporarily closed for safety assessments.
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