Inquest Finds 'Lethal Combination' of Drugs Caused Woman's Death in Belfast Nightclub

A 24-year-old woman died after taking an unknowingly contaminated substance, a coroner's inquest concluded, finding that a mixture of cocaine, ketamine, and alcohol created a fatal reaction in a Belfast nightclub last year.

A coroner has ruled that a “lethal combination” of drugs and alcohol caused the death of a 24-year-old woman who was found unconscious in a Belfast nightclub toilet last December.

Chloe Ferris, from Belfast, died on December 1, 2024, after a night out with friends. An inquest heard that she and a friend entered a cubicle at the Lux nightclub around 1:17 a.m. Staff grew concerned when the door remained closed for about half an hour and discovered both women unconscious inside.

While the friend regained consciousness, Chloe Ferris was pronounced dead within the hour. A post-mortem toxicology report revealed the presence of cocaine, ketamine, and alcohol in her system.

Coroner Joe McCrisken stated that while the individual amounts of each substance were not excessively high, their combined effect was unpredictable and dangerous. He noted that taking a stimulant (cocaine) and a depressant (ketamine) simultaneously creates significant risk. The coroner added that he believed the cocaine had been mixed with ketamine without Ferris's knowledge.

Friends told police that Ferris had arranged to buy cocaine that night, which they described as somewhat "out of character." A criminal investigation into the circumstances surrounding her death remains active.

The inquest highlights the ongoing dangers of illicit drug use, particularly from substances that may be adulterated with other, potentially deadly, chemicals.

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