Drug Panic at Mutiny Festival: Two Dead, Dozens Treated
15 Festivalgoers Seek Treatment
Queen Alexandra Hospital has treated 15 people for health issues linked to the Mutiny Festival in Portsmouth. Another three showed up at A&E on Sunday morning, raising alarm over drug-related cases.
Tragic Deaths Spotlight Drug Danger
Two festival attendees, Tommy Baker from West Leigh and another named only as Jones, have died after reportedly taking drugs at the event. Hospital officials confirmed several patients showed “drug-related” symptoms.
Mutiny Festival Pulls the Plug
“The safety of our amazing customers has always been paramount to us and so to keep everyone safe and in respect to those who have passed, we have taken the decision not to 1 today,” read a statement from Mutiny Festival on Facebook.
The festival’s vague message hints at cancellations or an early shutdown, but no further details are provided yet. Authorities continue to investigate the shocking turn of events.