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University student Natasha Lawton dies after fall during Halloween celebration

Natasha Lawton, a 20-year-old aspiring teacher, died after falling during a Halloween celebration in Adelaide's CBD.

Natasha Lawton was a 20-year-old university student and aspiring primary school teacher. The second-year student died after falling from a height at the Rosemont Hotel on Hindley St early Sunday morning during a Halloween celebration in Adelaide's CBD.

Emergency services were called just after 4am. Natasha's family released a statement about the death.

They called it a tragic accident unlike her. Natasha was an accomplished pianist and competitive figure skater.

She worked two jobs with the NDIS and in hospitality. She was saving money for a trip to Japan.

Her family said she worked hard and loved life. Tributes came from her skating community, including Team SkateFX.

She was deeply loved there.

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Early Sunday morning, just after 4am
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Trip to Japan
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Why it mattersA young person died in an accident during a celebration. Her family and community are grieving the loss of someone with an exceptional work ethic and promising future.

AustraliaThe incident has resonated across South Australian communities, particularly among skating and university networks where she was active.

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