A 3-week-old baby tragically died shortly after attending a family festival with her parents.
According to reports, the newborn was rushed from Camp Bestival in South Staffordshire to a hospital where she passed away.
The coroner has received notification of the death but the suspected cause has not been revealed.
The organizers of the Camp Bestival, which won the Best Family Festival in 2009, 2010, 2013, and 2014 at UK Festival Awards, have extended their ‘deepest sympathies’ to the devastated parents.
A spokesperson for the festival said: “A child became poorly on Friday night and, after receiving immediate medical care onsite, was taken to hospital in an ambulance, where they tragically passed away.
“Our thoughts and deepest sympathies are with the family at this terrible time, and we will continue to support them in any way we can.”
A Staffordshire Police spokesperson said: “We were called to Camp Bestival, Weston Park, at 12.37am on Saturday (19 August) following reports of a child who was taken ill.
“The child was treated at the scene and taken to hospital in a critical condition. Sadly, the child died a short time later.
“Specially trained officers are continuing to support the child’s family and we ask that their privacy is respected at this very difficult and distressing time. Enquiries are ongoing to determine the circumstances of the death.”
The Camp Bestival is held in Staffordshire and in Dorset. This year’s event boasted a star-studded line up which included Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Eurovision song contest winner Sam Ryder, X Factor finalist Ella Henderson and former Spice Girl Melanie C.
There are also many activities for children including bushcraft, mud kitchens, and robot junkyards.
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