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Festivalgoer (37) dies from suspected carbon monoxide poisoning

A 37-year-old man died at the campsite of the Antillean Festivals in Hoogstraten, likely due to carbon monoxide poisoning.

Festivalgoer (37) dies from suspected carbon monoxide poisoning
Photo: Willem van de Poll · Wikimedia Commons · CC0

A 37-year-old man has died at the campsite of the Antillean Festivals in Hoogstraten. According to preliminary findings from the coroner, the cause of death is most likely carbon monoxide poisoning.

An autopsy on the man's body revealed that there was a small barbecue grill present in his tent. This may be linked to the suspected poisoning.

Kristof Aerts from the Antwerp public prosecutor's office confirmed that the coroner's conclusions indicate carbon monoxide poisoning. No further details about the incident are currently being released.

The exact circumstances surrounding the incident are still under investigation. The Antwerp public prosecutor's office is examining all relevant data.

The Antillean Festivals are a popular annual event, where visitors come together to enjoy music and culture.