If police arrived five or 10 minutes later, more could have died, says witness.

Student Sophia Crestani died at a party on Saturday night on Dunedin's Dundas St.

Hundreds of panicked partygoers attempted to flee the party, causing a pile-up.

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Sophia - originally from Wellington - may have been trampled amid panic at party.

People were packed in "like sardines'' at the Dundas Street party.

Sophia Crestani, 19, had an identical twin sister and grew up in Wellington.

Police are still trying to piece together exactly what happened at Saturday's flat party.

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The incident took place on Dundas St overnight.

The fire was contained to one room.

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She admitted taking victim's vehicle and twice attempting to use his bank card.

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One fan blames drunken concertgoers for ruining the night.

Remains of bonfire on balcony led to fire in bedroom wall.

Firefighters initially believed there were still people in the house.

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A man has admitting ramming a police car while yelling "Allahu Akbar''.

Impact resulted from driver's reaction to seeing what she thought was a poisonous spider.

Those who turn up to the gate intoxicated will be refused entry.

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