Camp Bestival Shropshire Tragedy as Child Falls Ill and Dies In Hospital

A child who fell ill whilst at Camp Bestival this weekend has sadly passed away in hospital.

An ambulance was called to the Festival at Weston Park in the early hours of Saturday where the child was rushed to hospital in a critical condition.

Staffordshire police have confirmed an investigation has been launched in order to determine the circumstances surrounding the death.

Camp Bestival organisers have expressed their "deepest sympathies" to the family of the child.

A statement from a Camp Bestival spokesman reads:

"A child became poorly on Friday night and, after receiving medical care onsite, was taken to hospital in an ambulance, where they tragically passed away".

"Our Thoughts and deepest sympathies are with the family at this terrible time, and we will continue to support them in any way we can".