Teenager dies at Kendal Calling festival
A 17-year-old girl has died at the Kendal Calling festival after suffering a medical episode. The incident occurred in the early hours of the morning, and police are investigating the circumstances. The festival team has expressed deep sadness and extended sympathy to the girl's loved ones.
- ▪The 17-year-old girl suffered a medical episode at about 02:15 BST and was pronounced dead at the scene.
- ▪Cumbria Police is looking into the circumstances and wants to speak to anyone who was in the area of the Calling Out tent and the Big Wheel around the time of the girl's death.
- ▪The girl's family has been informed and is being supported by specialist officers.
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Teenager dies at Kendal Calling festivalImage source, George HarrisonImage caption, Tens of thousands of people attend Kendal Calling every yearByFederica BedendoNorth East and CumbriaPublished2 August 2026, 09:53 BSTUpdated 48 minutes agoA teenage girl has died at the Kendal Calling festival in the early hours of the morning, police have said.The 17-year-old suffered a medical episode at about 02:15 BST and was pronounced dead at the scene.Cumbria Police said it was looking into the circumstances and wanted to speak to anyone who was in the area of the Calling Out tent and the Big Wheel around the time of the girl's death.A spokesperson for the force said: "Officers are particularly keen to speak with a group of women who alerted first responders to the girl after becoming concerned for…
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