A 19-Year-Old Has Died From A Suspected Overdose At Sydney Leg Of FOMO Festival

A 19-year-old woman has reportedly died from a suspected overdose while attending the Sydney leg of FOMO Festival yesterday.
According to a police statement, the woman was taken from the festival at Parramatta at around 6pm last night to Westmead Hospital but died later that evening.
The statement also said that 146 people were searched, out of the approximate 11,000 people in attendance, with 54 of those found in possession of drugs.

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Additionally, 36 arrests were made yesterday, including a 19-year-old man who fled from police after they found a white substance of him but was eventually caught inside the Parramatta River.
In a statement given to Music Feeds, FOMO said they were deeply saddened by the 19-year-old woman’s death.
“We are deeply saddened by the death of one of our patrons of FOMO Festival in Sydney yesterday,” the statement read.
“The woman was with her family when she died at Westmead Hospital. Our most heartfelt and sincerest condolences go out to her family and friends. The safety and wellbeing of our patrons is at the forefront of every planning decision. We work very closely with NSW Police, NSW Health, Ambulance NSW and our medical team to ensure every planning measure is executed on the day. Our anti-drug messaging began weeks ahead of the event and continued at the event itself – a message we’re proud to deliver and will continue to do so with unwavering commitment in order to keep our beloved patrons safe. FOMO Festival has always been clear that we do not condone the sale, supply or consumption of illicit substances. We are working closely with police on the matter and cannot provide further comment. Our hearts are with the family.”
FOMO makes its final stop around the country at Melbourne today. The lineup includes Nicki Minaj, Rae Sremmurd, Mura Masa, Aminé and more.
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