An 18-year-old girl has died following a severe medical emergency at the Tonnau music festival in North Wales. The incident occurred early Saturday morning, and the attendee later passed away in hospital.
Festival organizers confirmed the death, stating that on-site welfare teams, security, and emergency medical staff responded immediately. Paramedics arrived around 1:45 a.m. and provided emergency care. Despite these efforts, the girl later died.
North Wales Police are treating the death as unexpected and are conducting investigations. The coroner has been informed. Police have urged the public not to speculate on the circumstances surrounding the death and to come forward with any information that could assist their inquiries.
In light of the tragedy, the remainder of the Tonnau festival was closed, and attendees were asked to leave the site when it was safe to do so. Organizers stated that this decision was made to allow emergency services and local authorities to conduct their necessary work. They also emphasized that the safety and well-being of their audience is their highest priority and expressed deep sadness.
The festival is cooperating fully with the police investigation.
The Tonnau festival is an independent music and arts event held annually on the Carreglwyd Estate near Llanfaethlu on Anglesey. The name 'Tonnau' means 'waves' or 'tones' in Welsh, and the festival features international bands and DJs, along with cultural, food, and drink offerings. It is described as being aimed at families.