The woman died following the event at Vaults in Cardiff (Picture: Media Wales)

A music venue has said it is ‘absolutely heartbroken’ after a 21-year-old woman died at one of its events.

Vaults in Bute Street, Cardiff was hosting a techno music event with DJ and producer Azyr on Friday night, and the woman became ill in the early hours of Saturday morning.

South Wales Ambulance Service rushed to the scene but despite the best efforts of them and the nightclub’s onsite medic, the woman sadly died.

In a statement Vaults said: ‘As a venue, we are absolutely heartbroken due to the events of Friday night.

‘During the event, concerns were raised for an individual who was immediately taken to the onsite medic for medical assistance.

‘South Wales Ambulance Service arrived within minutes to the aid of our medic, but tragically the individual passed away despite every effort from the medical staff.

‘We would like to send our deepest condolences to the family and friends of the individual and offer our continued support during this tragic time.

‘We would also like to say a huge thank you to South Wales Police, South Wales Ambulance Service, SEMS, Vaults staff and Rubicon Security for their incredible efforts.

‘Safety is our number one priority as a venue, and we will continue to implement our strict policies through our upcoming events.’

Following the incident, the event scheduled to take place on Saturday night was cancelled.

South Wales Police said it was investigating, explaining: ‘Police in Cardiff are continuing to investigate the sudden and unexplained death of a 21-year-old woman who was taken ill at a music event in Butetown in the early hours of Saturday morning.’

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‘We would like to send our deepest condolences to the family and friends of the individual and offer our continued support during this tragic time.’