Student dies after suffering head injury outside nightclub

POLICE HAVE named a 20-yearold student who died in an incident involving a barrier outside a busy city-centre nightclub.

Olivia Burt, in her first year at Durham University, suffered a serious head injury near the entrance to Missoula just before midnight on Wednesday as people queued to get in the popular venue.

First-aiders tried to save her life and attempted CPR, but she died at the scene.

A post-mortem examination carried out yesterday afternoon confirmed Miss Burt died as a result of head injuries.

She had only joined Durham University in October and was studying natural sciences.

According to student newspaper, the bar was packed and there was a long queue waiting to get in.

Revellers who saw the horrific scene were in tears as helpers then the emergency services tried to revive her.

In a statement, Missoula said it was “a terrible accident” and that it was working with the police and security company which provides door staff.

A spokeswoman for the club added yesterday: “Our thoughts are with the young lady’s family and friends.”

Detective Superintendent Kevin Weir, from Durham Constabulary, said: “This was a tragic incident and our thoughts are with the family and friends of Olivia during this incredibly sad time.”