Four rushed to hospital after illegal rave that saw 'bodies lying on the road'
Four people have been rushed to hospital after more than 1,000 revellers attended an illegal rave at an industrial site in Wales.
Images and clips from Kenfig Industrial Estate in Margam show hundreds of cars dumped with witnesses reporting seeing "semi-conscious bodies lying on the road".
It was initially reported that three were rushed to the hospital with non-serious injuries after people travelled from up to 200 miles away to attend the event.
South Wales Police updated their statement later in the day on Sunday to say that one further person was taken to hospital with non-serious injuries.
Four people have been taken to hospital, police have said (WalesOnline)Superintendent Steve Jones told the Mirror today: “We are reviewing all lines of enquiries following the gathering at Kenfig Industrial Estate to identify any offences under the appropriate legislation. The relevant details of some offenders have been obtained and enquiries are ongoing.
Baby boy has spent his life in hospital as doctors are 'scared' to discharge him
"A large majority of those who attended the event left in the late afternoon. Our resources remained in the vicinity of the scene throughout yesterday evening. The injuries of those taken to hospital remain non-serious.”
Thousands travelled from across the UK to attend the event known as EggTech or EggTek. Last year the illegal rave was held in Dorset.
Revellers told WalesOnline they find out about the event about a week before and sometimes the location can change last minute.
This year, the event was originally going to be held in Bristol before it got changed to Kenfig.
Hundreds of people have travelled for the event (WalesOnline reporter)Last night, Assistant Chief Constable Mark Travis said: "We are engaging with those present at the scene to ensure they make their way from the site safely whilst respecting local residents.
"The event is now dissipating and those attending have been leaving throughout the afternoon.
"We have worked with partner agencies to ensure those who have needed help have been supported.
"It is disappointing that on one of the busiest days of the year that so many resources have been diverted from supporting local communities to manage an illegal event.
"I would like to thank the local community for their patience and support."
One person who attended the rave, who gave his name as Chris, travelled four hours so he could attend the event and said it's been "completely worth it".
Disabled woman paralysed after falling from wheelchair on plane walkway dies
Explaining how they find these raves, he said: "Basically they come out about a week before. Everyone sends their numbers in on the social media group and then everyone gets a group text saying: 'Ring this number on this day.'
"Then on the phone line it gives you a general area to go to. Last night it said 'head to Bristol area'. So everyone in the country going was heading to Bristol last night.
"Then that changed to Cardiff as we were driving through the night. That's the best thing. It's an adventure.
"Eventually you find out where you're going. I've been going to them for years and you get to know so many people. It says on all texts: 'Respect the land and respect the police.'
"It's just a bit of fun getting loads of people together and having a party. I've always found as long as you're nice to the police they're decent."
Read more similar news:
Comments:
comments powered by Disqus
