Crowd crush

●Critical

⚠️ Check: Is the area safe for you to approach?

Arms up. Turn sideways. Go with flow. If you fall — curl up, protect head.

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DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT push back against thousands — wastes energy and causes pile-ups.

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DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT bend to pick up phone or bag.

DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Shout for security or police if visible — point to crush point.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Call 112 once clear: "Crowd crush at [venue/location]. People down."

Anyone unconscious in a crush needs immediate extrication and medical care.

DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Crush injury can cause internal damage hours later — all victims need hospital.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Unconscious persons need CPR once extracted if not breathing.

Know your limits: DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Focus on personal survival and helping fallen people near you. Do not attempt crowd control alone.

This helper does not contact emergency services. You must call yourself.

When you are safe, you can read more about this emergency.

This content is in Draft and has not been professionally reviewed. Use alongside calling emergency services.

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