Boardmasters Festival Experiences Crowd Surge, Minor Injuries Reported

Seven attendees treated and discharged after incident at Newquay's popular music event; safety measures reviewed and stage reopens.

A crowd surge at Boardmasters music festival in Newquay caused minor injuries to several attendees.
Seven people were treated at the hospital and have since been discharged, according to festival organizers.
The incident led to the cancellation of DJ Sammy Virji's set to ensure safety and allow medical teams to respond.
Festival organizers conducted a multi-agency review and have since reopened the affected stage.
Despite the incident, the festival continues with performances by headline acts such as Chase & Status, Sam Fender, and Stormzy.