Boardmasters Festival Crowd Surge
Festival-goers injured in ‘terrifying’ crowd surge at Boardmasters in Newquay
Concertgoers were injured in a crowd surge at Boardmasters music festival in Newquay, police said, with one woman describing the experience as “terrifying”.
People injured after 'crowd collapse' at Boardmasters music festival
Seven festival-goers required hospital treatment following a crowd collapse at Boardmasters music festival.
The incident happened at The Point Stage at the festival in Newquay, Cornwall, on Friday 9 August.
Devon and Cornwall Police said a “small number” of people were taken to hospital to be checked over, but none of the injuries were considered serious.
Boardmasters: Seven attendees discharged after being treated for minor injuries
Boardmasters festival has said seven attendees have been discharged from hospital after receiving treatment for “minor injuries”.
The festival-goers were injured during a “crowd collapse” on Friday night at The Point, a DJ stage at the music event being held in Newquay in Cornwall.
'Small number' of people injured after 'crowd surge' at Boardmasters music festival in Newquay
Several people have been injured after a crowd surge at a music festival in Newquay, the police have said.
Devon and Cornwall Police said it had been notified of a crowd surge at Boardmasters music festival, which it said “left a small number of attendees injured”.
Festival attendees injured in crowd surge at Boardmasters in Newquay
A group of attendees at the Boardmasters festival in Newquay have been injured after a crowd surge, which one goer said caused people to be “crushed against the barriers.”
‘Terrifying’ Boardmasters crowd crush leaves festival-goers injured
A “terrifying” crowd crush left festival-goers injured during a music festival in Cornwall on Friday evening with people claiming broken ankles and legs.
Revellers were injured during the crush at a DJ set at Boardmasters Festival, in Newquay, the region’s police force said.
Several injured following crowd surge at Boardmasters festival
First reported by Devon & Cornwall police on Friday night, Boardmasters confirmed on Saturday that seven attendees were treated for minor injuries. Despite speculation, it was confirmed that there were no deaths as a result of the incident, and that all those who were taken to hospital have since been discharged.
Gig-goers describe injuries and “terrifying” crowd crush at Boardmasters 2024
Concertgoers who were hurt in a crowd surge at Boardmasters music festival have spoken out about their injuries.
It was reported by the Devon and Cornwall police that the incident at the Newquay festival “left a small number of attendees injured” on Friday (August 9), with the festival later confirming that seven attendees were taken to hospital.
Boardmasters attendees hospitalised following “distressing” crowd crush
Several festivalgoers were hospitalised over the weekend following a “distressing” crowd crush at Cornwall’s Boardmasters Festival.
The incident took place on Friday, August 9, during a performance from garage DJ Sammy Virji, which was cut short following reports of a crowd surge. A headline performance from Sam Fender was also subsequently paused.
Seven Boardmasters Festival Attendees Injured in Crowd Rush
One teenage Boardmasters Festival attendee reportedly fell and suffered an “incredibly painful” hyperextension of his leg.
People injured after ‘crowd collapse’ at Boardmasters music festival
Seven festival-goers required hospital treatment following a crowd collapse at Boardmasters music festival.
Boardmasters festival: Woman says '10 people' fell on her during crowd surge
Cornwall Council has opened a public protection investigation into the incident, which led to a stage being closed and a DJ’s set being cancelled.
Investigation launched into Boardmasters festival after crowd surge
An investigation has been launched into a crowd surge at Boardmasters festival in Cornwall, the local council said.
Investigation launched into Boardmasters festival after crowd surge
Seven festivalgoers were injured including a young woman who suffered a fractured knee during the fan surge on Friday at a DJ stage at the music event in Newquay.
Cornwall Council launch formal investigation into Boardmasters crowd crush
Cornwall Council have launched a formal investigation into the crowd crush at Newquay’s Boardmasters festival last Friday (9th August) that resulted in a number of injured attendees.
Cornwall Council launches investigation into Boardmasters Festival crowd crush
The situation is currently being investigated by the public protection unit of the local authority, the BBC reports. Sammy Virji’s set had to be evacuated on August 9th with reports of music fans falling to the ground and being trampled as equipment collapsed. At least seven people were taken to hospital.
Boardmasters makes changes after 2024 crowd crush
The UK’s Boardmasters has enhanced security measures for next year’s festival after a crowd crush took place at this summer’s event.
Held in Newquay, Cornwall, from 7-11 August, the 2024 event featured acts such as Chase & Status, Sam Fender and Stormzy, backed by Courteeners, Becky Hill, The Streets, Leftfield, Tom Odell, Nia Archives, Declan McKenna, Maisie Peters, Cat Burns and Mahalia.
