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Wood, Anna Victoria

Anna Wood was a 15 year old girl who died in October 1995 after taking an MDMA or ‘ecstasy’ tablet at a dance party.

Milestone
Born
27 May 1980
Died
24 Oct 1995

The death of Anna Wood 1995

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2021

Anna Wood was a 15 year old girl who died in October 1995 after taking an MDMA or ‘ecstasy’ tablet. The coroner's findings ended with a recommendation that young people be educated about the consequences of ingesting illegal drugs, with a section specifically addressing the appropriate care of anyone who had fallen ill from taking a banned substance.