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Belgium Probes Death of Canadian Festival-Goer at Tomorrowland

BOOM, BELGIUM, JUL 19 – Antwerp prosecutors are investigating the death of a 35-year-old Canadian woman at Tomorrowland with initial findings pointing to a likely drug-related cause, pending autopsy results.

  • Belgian authorities opened an investigation on July 19 into the death of a 35-year-old Canadian woman at Tomorrowland in Boom.
  • The woman fell ill during the festival's opening night on July 18 and was taken to hospital where she was pronounced dead.
  • The festival suffered a major setback after a devastating fire destroyed the ice-themed main stage two days before opening, causing doubt about the event proceeding.
  • Festival organizers reassured around 400,000 ticket holders the event spanning two weekends would proceed with an alternative stage setup despite the fire of uncertain cause.
  • Prosecutors continue to investigate the cause of the woman's death and the stage fire, while the festival carries on as planned amid concerns from attendees.
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A 27-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of rape at the Tomorrowland campsite, the Antwerp public prosecutor's office confirmed. During the first weekend of the festival, 180 visitors were caught with drugs. Thirty-six people were arrested, including 10 drug dealers who will appear in court in a Tomorrowland-themed hearing.

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After the fire on the "Tomorrowland" site in Belgium, a death of one of the largest electric festivals in the world is shaken.

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The 2025 edition of the famous Tomorrowland music festival has been tarnished by tragedy. First, one day before the opening, the main stage of the event was set on fire, and now it has come to light that during the first night of the show, an assistant died.According to information from international media such as ABC, El Mundo and Antena 3, a 35-year-old Canadian, who was part of the audience of the electronic music meeting, felt indisposed whi…

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Tragic incident on Tomorrowland: A holidaymaker dies on the second day of the festival. Investigations are ongoing, organizers are reporting.

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Algemeen Dagblad broke the news in Amersfoort, Netherlands on Saturday, July 19, 2025.
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