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A patron who collapsed during a performance at CARIFESTA XV early this morning has died.
The incident occurred at the Caribbean Jazz & World Beat Super Concert at the Richard Stoute Amphitheatre, National Botanical Gardens, while Cuban band Sur Caribe was on stage.
Emergency personnel at the scene administered CPR after the man collapsed while dancing. Witnesses reported he was coughing up blood before being placed on a stretcher and taken by ambulance to The QEH Hospital. He was later pronounced dead.
At this time, the man’s name and age have not been released. Organisers of CARIFESTA XV and health authorities have not yet issued a statement.
The Bajan Observer will provide updates as more information becomes available.