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Seven people have been hospitalised for intoxication outside, with more receiving medical attention on scene, at DJ Hardwell concert at Odyssey Arena in Belfast.
Doors to the Dutch DJ’s concert opened at 6.30pm, but around 60 young people were prevented from entering after arriving “intoxicated”, and had to be treated by the Ambulance Service outside according to UTV.
The Northern Ireland Ambulance Service and the Ulster Hospital have declared a major incident.
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In a statement Odyssey Arena General Manager Adrian Doyle said:
We are aware that a major incident has been declared by the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service outside the Odyssey Complex.
It is our understanding that a number of patrons arriving at the Odyssey Arena to attend a concert by Dutch DJ act ‘Hardwell’ have required medical attention, having arrived intoxicated at the Odyssey Complex. These patrons were not granted entry to the Odyssey Arena, and were treated by the Ambulance Service outside. Seven patients have now been transferred to hospital by ambulance.
The ‘Hardwell’ concert is continuing as normal inside the Odyssey Arena. As with any concert, the safety of our patrons is our absolute priority at all times and we are very confident that we have sufficient staff on site to maintain a safe and enjoyable concert.
A temporary helpline for parents of children at the Odyssey has been set up on 02890 638131.
