Injuries in Crowd Crush at Boardmasters Festival

A crowd crush at the Boardmasters music festival in Newquay, Cornwall, on Friday evening resulted in injuries among festival-goers, with reports of broken ankles and legs circulating on social media. Although these claims have not been officially confirmed, attendees described the situation as “terrifying.” A mother who experienced the crush with her family criticized the festival's crowd control measures, stating that she had to lift her daughter over a barrier to escape the chaos. Devon and Cornwall Police acknowledged the incident, stating they were notified of a crowd surge that left a small number of attendees injured, though none of the injuries were deemed serious. They emphasized that this was an isolated event and that the festival would continue as planned. The police response aimed to reassure the public about the safety of the ongoing festivities. In response to the incident, Boardmasters festival organizers confirmed the cancellation of Sammy Virji’s set and the closure of The Point stage to manage the situation. They assured attendees that all other stages remained unaffected and performances would proceed as scheduled. The festival's welfare teams are available around the clock to provide support to those in need. The incident has raised concerns among festival-goers and parents, prompting Boardmasters to encourage communication through their website for those seeking assistance or information regarding the event.