East Londoner Posted May 12, 2023 Report Share Posted May 12, 2023 In addition the stand had an enclosure at the front and to make it from the seats onto the pitch there was a large partition that needed to be climbed over. When viewed with modern eyes it seems obvious the risk and it was one of the first of what seemed a string of disasters that occurred mid to late 80’s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akira Posted May 12, 2023 Report Share Posted May 12, 2023 1 hour ago, Silvio Dante said: As I understand it, a large number died when they tried to exit the stand at the rear where the turnstiles/gates were locked. Such was the speed of the spread, there was no chance for them to take an alternate route (ie towards the pitch) once that decision was made Thanks mate, that's absolutely horrendous. Can only imagine the panic and fear those poor souls would've encountered. Horrible way to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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