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Forensic toxicologist and medical expert appointed to investigate DJ Oti festival illnesses

Police have assigned a forensic toxicologist and a medical specialist to examine the health incidents that occurred at DJ Oti's party during the Sziget Festival.

The Budapest Police Headquarters announced that a forensic toxicologist and a medical specialist have been tasked with probing the health complaints linked to DJ Oti's party at the Sziget Festival. The probe involves witness interviews, analysis of security camera recordings and the collection of biological samples, though some urine specimens were obtained over forty hours after the reported malaise, potentially compromising the analysis.

Initial media coverage noted that several young festival-goers felt ill, with at least one sister collapsing and requiring ambulance assistance, while another woman described comparable experiences with her partner. Official festival statistics reported fewer than one hundred attendees needing medical care, with only alcohol-related issues identified and no drug-related diagnoses. The emergency services are reviewing their response procedures, and three individuals were transported to hospitals, none for toxicology reasons.

Why it matters

The investigation determines whether drug use contributed to health risks at a major music festival, affecting public safety protocols.

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