Catastrophes in football stadiums

Since 1945, over 1,500 people have been killed in football stadiums due to incidences of panic. The number of dead and injured has fallen constantly over the years, whereas the number of loss events remains on the increase.

World map of catastrophes in football stadiums

Fig.1: World map overview of catastrophes in football stadiums.

Fig 2: World map of catastrophes in football stadiums (Europe).

Fig 3: Whilst the number of loss events is increasing constantly, the number of dead and injured, by contrast, is sinking.

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