Three people were taken to hospital after a fire and a crush at the entrance to Ghana Party in the Park, a festival also known as Shattafest UK. The incident happened at Copthall Playing Fields in Barnet.
Organisers described the day as “difficult” and “deeply upsetting” after the emergency. The event is a well-known celebration of Ghanaian music and culture, but attention has now shifted to what happened as people were entering the site.
Based on the available details, the fire and crowd crush occurred near the entrance rather than inside the main festival area. Emergency services responded, and three people were taken to hospital following the incident.
The situation has raised fresh concern around crowd management and safety at large outdoor events. Further updates are expected as more information emerges about the circumstances surrounding the fire and crush in Barnet.
