One concertgoer dies after Istanbul Unreal x Jeton event, two remain critically ill

A concertgoer died after being taken to hospital from the Unreal x Jeton event in Istanbul, while two others remain critically ill, according to RIA Novosti, citing Milliyet, and the Demirören news agency.

Three audience members became unwell at about 03.15 overnight into October 18 at the Istanbul Congress Center. Other concertgoers called for medical help, and the patients were taken to hospital, where the man identified as F. A. died.

Media reports put attendance at about five thousand for the four-DJ event. A Russian attendee told RIA Novosti the final set was cut short by roughly 15 minutes. He said DJ Cloudy displayed a phone message referring to police and explaining that the performance could not continue. He described a calm departure from the venue.

Police are examining alcohol and drug use as a possible explanation for the patients' symptoms, Demirören reported. An autopsy will establish the cause of death.