Historical Events tagged with "urban event"
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Deadly crowd crush during Halloween celebrations
During the Halloween festivities, a large crowd gathered in the Itaewon district of Seoul, South Korea, leading to a tragic crowd crush. The incident was exacerbated by the narrow alleyways filled with revelers celebrating the holiday. Emergency responders reported at least 156 fatalities and numerous injuries as thousands celebrated in the streets. Eyewitnesses described a sudden rush of people that caused many to fall and become trapped, highlighting concerns over crowd safety regulation and management during large public events.
Continue ReadingNew Year's Eve Stampede in Shanghai
A large crowd gathered in Shanghai's Bund area to celebrate New Year's Eve when a stampede occurred, resulting in the deaths of at least 36 people and injuring 49 others. The event happened in a popular tourist destination known for its vibrant celebrations. Witnesses described chaos as people surged toward a specific area, leading to the tragic incident. The local authorities faced criticism for the lack of crowd control measures in place.
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