Woman killed in nightclub 'stampede' in Northampton

Nabila Nanfuka died in what one witness described as a "stampede" at the nightclub

A woman has died and at least eight other people have been injured, two critically, at a club in Northampton.

Nabila Nanfuka, 22, of Neasden, north-west London, died in Lava and Ignite nightclub in St Peter's Street in the early hours of the morning.
Up to 1,300 people were believed to have been at the dance music event. Police said the injuries were all thought to be the result of crushing.
One witness said a "stampede" began as people made for the exits at the end.
Ms Nanfuka was studying leisure and tourism at the University of Northampton. Emergency services were called to the scene at 03:37 BST.
A spokesperson for Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust said: "One person died soon after their arrival at the hospital and a further two people, who are critically ill, are being cared for on our intensive care unit.
"Six people have been treated for minor injuries, most of whom have already been discharged. The remaining patients with minor injuries will be discharged later today."
A number of people were treated at the scene, the hospital said.
The event, called DNA Presents Wickedest Wickedest, started at 21:00 BST on Tuesday and was due to go on until 04:00 BST on Wednesday.
'Everyone started panicking' James Adetula, 21, who said he was a friend of Ms Nanfuka, told the BBC: "It was a uni night and they had come from all over. It was so busy that some had to go to another club nearby."
He said there was an announcement that signalled the end of the night, which forced club-goers towards the exit.
He said: "It was 'everybody the coaches are leaving, make your way to the exits' so everyone went for the exits.
"Then next minute the fire alarm went off and everyone started panicking.
"There was obviously a stampede of people in there when the fire alarm went off."
A spokesman from the University of Northampton said the university was talking to police.
A multi-agency investigation is taking place inside the club and there is a police guard outside the premises.
A Northamptonshire Police spokesman said: "The fatal and critical injuries are all thought to be the result of crushing but the police investigation into this incident is continuing to establish what happened."
Councillor David Palethorpe, leader of Northampton Borough Council said: "This is a terrible tragedy and we have the deepest sympathy for the families of everyone involved.
"As the licensing authority, we will of course play our part to support the police investigation in every way we can."
A statement on the nightclub's website said the venue would be closed on Wednesday and Thursday.
Brian Binley, Conservative MP for Northampton South, said his reaction to the news was "one of horror, as I imagine many people will react, one of great sadness for the loss of a young life and for injury to other young people".
He added: "I am calling for a full and open public inquiry so that we can find out exactly what happened. I would hope that inquiry could make recommendations... that would make these places safer for young people."