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 su...
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