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At least 23 people were injured when a crowd surged at the entrance to Ghana Party in the Park in Hendon after a small fire forced temporary gate closure. Police closed the event early, citing overcrowding at Copthall Playing Fields.
Three people were taken to hospital after a fire near the entrance of Ghana Party in the Park in Barnet caused gates to close, leading to a crowd surge when they reopened. The festival was stopped early, with 23 people receiving assistance from emergency services.
A small fire at the Ghana Party in the Park festival in Barnet led to temporary gate closures, followed by a crowd surge when they reopened. Emergency services treated 23 people, with three hospitalised. The event was cancelled early on safety advice.
More than 8,000 attendees were at the annual Ghana Party in the Park festival when overcrowding at the entrance led to injuries. Emergency services, including two air ambulances, responded. Organisers and Barnet Council confirmed the early closure, citing health and safety concerns.
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