Man in his 20s dies at Boomtown Festival as cops probe ‘unexpected’ tragedy

A MAN in his 20s has died at the Boomtown music festival.

Emergency services rushed to the event near Winchester, Hampshire, between 8pm and 9pm on Saturday.

The man was rushed to hospital from the event

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The man was rushed to hospital from the eventCredit: Getty
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RD8KJ4 Boomtown Chapter 10: The Machine Cannot be Stopped, Boomtown Fair 2018Credit: Alamy

The man was rushed to hospital, but died a short time later.

A spokesman for Hampshire and Isle of Wight Police said: “Police were notified of a reported medical incident onsite at Boomtown Fair which occurred between 8pm and 9pm on Saturday, August 10.

“A man in his 20s was transferred to Royal Hampshire County Hospital where he was subsequently pronounced dead in the early hours of Sunday, August 11.”

His next of kin have been informed, police say.

In a statement, a Boomtown spokesperson added: “With sadness we confirm a man in his 20s died on the evening of Saturday, August 10, after attending Boomtown.

“Our thoughts are with his family, friends and all those who knew him.

“We are supporting the police with their inquiries, and with respect for his family, no further comment will be made.”