February 24, (THEWILL) – New findings have revealed that only half of the recommended number of medical staff, who were supposed to be on duty, were at work when the stampede took place during Asake’s O2 Brixton Academy concert in December 2022.
The singer had staged a show at the 4900-capacity concert venue in London, on December 15.
The music event was, however, cancelled mid-way after a crowd of thousands without tickets breached the door while trying to force their way into the show’s venue.
The incident led to the death of two women, Rebecca Ikumelo and Gaby Hutchinson.
A team of five, which is half the recommended number of medical staff, were present on the night of the disaster.
“Industry guidelines suggest there should have been medical cover of at least 10 people, including a paramedic and a nurse,” it stated.
Two insiders were quoted as saying that Collingwood Services Ltd, the medical cover provider, confirmed that only five people were working when the incident happened.
“The insiders told us that of the five people working for Collingwood at the venue, none had a paramedic qualification,” it said.
A whistleblower was also quoted to have said they had two paramedics.
“They had two student paramedics, so they’re basically unqualified.
“They have to be supervised by a paramedic, not by anybody of a lower grade. They didn’t have appropriate supervision,” it said.
Asake had earlier apologised to fans over the incident.
