Emergency preparedness for mass gatherings: Lessons of “12.31” stampede in Shanghai Bund

According to WHO, one of these mass gatherings with critical risk is stampedes. Shanghai “12.31” stampede was a preventable tragedy that the government and event planner hold responsibility for. At the same time, it can be a legacy for improvement in the future. The government should draw experience...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Yong-He Dong, Fei Liu, Yong-Mei Liu, Xia-Rong Jiang, Zhong-Xin Zhao
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2017-08-01
Series:Chinese Journal of Traumatology
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1008127516300591