The Italian Hall Disaster
Added 2021-10-12 10:15:01 +0000 UTCWhile researching this video I went down a bit of a rabbit hole on disasters that have been caused by someone shouting "Fire" in a crowded place. Although I haven't done videos on them yet, here are two that really caught my attention.
One incident took place at the Surrey Garden Music Hall in London in 1856. A popular preacher was there to deliver a sermon to more than 10,000 people inside the building, with thousands more waiting outside. When someone shouted "Fire" there was a mass stampede, resulting in seven deaths.
On another occasion in 1884, someone shouted "Fire" during a performance at the Mount Morris Theatre in New York City. Although it definitely frightened many of the audience... on this occasion a panic was averted, the play went on, and the man who had shouted was arrested on the spot.
Two similar situations... with two very different outcomes!
Comments
Sure thing. There have been a fair few incidents, and they're all interesting and unique in their own way. I'll have to do some more reading, but I certainly want to cover a submarine disaster at some point.
Fascinating Horror
2021-11-01 11:34:33 +0000 UTCThanks for watching. Will do!
Fascinating Horror
2021-10-13 11:49:19 +0000 UTCCould you please do a vdo on any disasters that involving a submarine? I'm just curious.
Milo OJ
2021-10-13 10:17:14 +0000 UTC
