On the evening of October 29th local time, a serious stampede occurred in Itaewon area of Yongsan District, Seoul, South Korea. According to the latest news from the South Korean fire department on the 30th, the stampede accident has killed 153 people and more than 100 others were injured to varying degrees.
After the stampede accident, some witnesses at the scene said that the scene was completely out of control, and people were lying on the road, with people doing CPR everywhere.
Witnesses: Before the stampede accident, many people were pushed around. I was trapped in the crowd and couldn't squeeze out at the beginning. I felt that there would definitely be an accident.
Witnesses: We came here around 10 pm and saw the scene that only happened in the movie in front of the hotel there. It was like a battlefield, but it actually happened. There were people doing CPR everywhere, everything was out of control, people rushed over, the scene was completely out of control.
Some witnesses said that the crowded people were pushing and shoving before the accident, and the police were not prepared enough for possible accidents.
Witness: Seeing this incident, I think the police are not prepared enough, there are too many people, and it is too crowded. I know the police and rescuers are working hard, but I think they are not prepared.
Master the popular science knowledge to prevent crowds from trampling
↓Improve safety awareness↓
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Don’t play and play in stairs or narrow passages; when there are many people, do not crowd, do not stir up, or create a tense or panic atmosphere.
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Try to avoid being crowded. When you have no choice, try to be on the verge of abortion.
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When you find that the crowded crowd is coming in your direction, you should immediately avoid being on the side, don’t panic, don’t run, and avoid falling.
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follows the abortion, and do not move forward against the abortion; otherwise, it will be easily pushed down by the abortion.
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If you are caught in a crowded abortion, you must stand firm first, and do not tilt your body and lose your center of gravity. Even if your shoes are stepped on, do not bend over to pick up shoes or tie your shoelaces. Grab the solid and reliable thing as soon as possible and walk slowly or stop slowly, and quickly leave the scene after the crowd has passed.
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If unfortunately being pushed down by the crowd, try to get close to the corner of the wall, curl up into a ball, and clasp your hands behind your neck to protect the most vulnerable parts of your body.
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Walking in the crowd and encountering steps or stairs, try to grasp the handrail to prevent falling.
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In a crowded crowd, you must always be vigilant. When the crowd starts to stir, you must be prepared to protect yourself and others.
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When the crowd is in agitation, be careful not to trip over to avoid becoming the inducing factor of crowded stampede incidents.
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When you find someone in front of you suddenly fall, you should stop immediately and shout for help at the same time, tell the people behind you not to approach.
Comprehensive: CCTV News Client, National Emergency Broadcasting Network
Source: China Radio Network
