«Breaking News» Two teens dead others hurt in crush at St Patrick's Day disco in Northern Ireland

Two teenagers were killed and several others hurt last night in a crushing incident at a Northern Irish hotel hosting a St Patrick's Day youth disco. 

One of those killed in the incident in Cookstown, County Tyrone, was said to be a boy of 18, and one of the injured youngsters was critically ill early today. 

Amid confusing scenes, police said the exact cause of the incident was unclear, however they had received reports of a 'crush'. Other witnesses denied one had taken place.

Onlookers told of scenes of panic as members of the public attempted to resuscitate youngsters outside the Greenvale Hotel.

And local councillor Trevor Wilson said he had been phoned from the scene by an eyewitness. He told the Belfast Telegraph: 'There seems to have been a stampede.'

Four people were taken to hospital, including the victims who died. As well as the critically ill victim, one other youth was in a stable condition.   

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Two people have died following reports of a 'crush' outside a hotel in Cookstown, County Tyrone, in Northern Ireland , police said (pictured the scene on Sunday night)

A police statement said: 'We can confirm there are two fatalities and two people are being treated in hospital. One is critical and one is in a stable condition. 

'Family members of all four people have been informed. Our thoughts are with everyone involved. The police investigation is continuing.'

Earlier in the night, Assistant Chief Constable Mark Hamilton said there were 'a small number of other casualties' in addition to the two fatalities.

'At this stage the cause of the incident is unknown, however police have commenced a full investigation into the circumstances,' he said.

'While the exact cause of the incident is still unknown, there are reports of a crush at the scene.'  

However, in a confusing scene, other witnesses denied there had been a 'crush' with the venue's DJ claiming a 'number of young people had become seriously ill', the BBC reported.

Police check the perimeter of the hotel where two young people have died and others have been injured

Emergency services rushed to The Greenvale Hotel on Sunday night where several other people are said to be hurt 

Posting on Facebook at around 10.40, PSNI Cookstown asked parents to 'immediately' collect their children. 

A statement read: 'We are dealing with a ongoing incident at Greenvale Hotel. Can we ask that all parents please collect their children immediately.' 

People on social media were quick to offer lifts to those youngsters struggling to get back home following the unexpected circumstances.

Emma Heatherington, whose two sons, aged 17 and 18, had been at the event, told ITV news she 'felt sick' when she saw the police appeal. 

Posting on Facebook at around 10.40, PSNI Cookstown asked parents to 'immediately' collect their children from the hotel

A paramedic vehicle leaves the hotel where the two young people died earlier on Sunday

'They came home very, very shaken with rumours that some people had died. 

'They say there was a huge crowd waiting to get into the venue and then a lot of commotion up near the front of the queue, then they said the emergency services arrived and they were all asked to leave.'

The Northern Ireland Ambulance Service said it had received several calls from about 9.30pm on Sunday and sent two rapid-response paramedics, two doctors and five emergency crews to the scene.

The service added: 'Three patients have been taken, by ambulance, to Antrim Area Hospital for treatment for various injuries and another to Craigavon Area Hospital.'

PSNI have mounted a huge follow-up operation at the hotel and are examining all CCTV footage surrounding the tragedy

Assistant Chief Constable Mark Hamilton said: 'I can confirm there are two fatalities at this stage and a small number of other casualties' 

The Northern Ireland Ambulance Service (NIAS) said it had received several calls from about 9.30pm on Sunday and sent two rapid-response paramedics, two doctors and five emergency crews to the scene

Colin Neill, chief executive of Hospitality Ulster, said: 'We are devastated to hear of the confirmed PSNI report of at least two deaths this evening at the Greenvale Hotel in Cookstown. 

'This is shocking and tragic news and our thoughts and prayers are with the families of the deceased.' 

A source told Belfast Live: 'This is a desperate situation on what should have been a fantastic night. It will be memorable for all the wrong reasons now.

The venue was hosting a St Patrick's Day event for teenagers, and police urged parents to pick up their children from the Drum Road event (file photo)

'A lot of people had congregated outside the Greeenvale and there was a lot of carry on but suddenly all hell broke loose and there was a big panic. 

'People were running all over the place. We were trying to get away. Someone was doing CPR on someone on the ground.' 

Speaking from the scene to the BBC, UUP councillor Trevor Wilson said: 'There's clearly a deep sense of shock here tonight that an event for young people just wanting to celebrate St Patrick's night went so horribly wrong.' 

DUP leader Arlene Foster tweeted: 'Thoughts and prayers with everyone impacted by this tonight'.

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One of those killed in the incident in Cookstown, County Tyrone, was said to be a boy of 18, and one of the injured youngsters was ...

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