- A 17-year-old girl died after suffering a “medical episode” at the Kendal Calling festival in the Lake District.
- The incident occurred just after 2am on Sunday at the Lowther Deer Park site, where the festival was headlined by Wolf Alice and Scissor Sisters.
- Cumbria Constabulary is investigating the circumstances of her death and is providing support to her family.
- Police are appealing for witnesses, particularly those near the Calling Out tent and Big Wheel around 2am, and a group of women who directed emergency personnel to the girl.
- Festival organisers expressed their deep sadness, confirming that on-site security and medical teams provided immediate emergency care.
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Teenager dies at Kendal Calling festival in the Lake District