Three teens die following horrific stampede during St Patrick's Day celebrations in Northern Ireland
Three teenagers lost their lives after they were apparently crushed by the front door of a hotel hosting a St Patrick's Day youth disco in Northern Ireland. The two 17-year-olds and one 16-year-old died after a large crowd of young people allegedly pushed up against the Greenvale Hotel in Cookstown, County Tyrone.
As per the Daily Mail, witnesses recounted the horrific scene of panic as shocked onlookers attempted to resuscitate youngsters outside. A fourth child, who was rushed to the hospital in time, is now reportedly in a stable condition. Several have been hurt, some suffering crush injuries, and many more are being treated for cuts, bruises and shock.
Two people were killed and others hurt after 'crush' during a 'stampede' at a St Patrick's Day youth party.
— Lilian Chan (@bestgug) March 18, 2019
One of those who died in the incident aged 18
Dozens of young people were caught up in panic outside the Greenvale Hotel in Cookstown, Northern Ireland late last night. pic.twitter.com/3FSPAME8qC