ɬ�﷬-led study could help event organizers prevent crowd crushes and stampedes

kay.pettigrew@mcgill.ca — Mon, 20 Jul 2026 13:52:51 +0000

ɬ�﷬ researchers have found that dangerous crowd conditions leading to surges and stampedes may not emerge suddenly, but instead develop gradually, as repeated physical contact and pushing may accumulate and become synchronized among nearby individuals.

Recognizing how these conditions arise could help organizers strengthen security, site management and evacuation planning, reducing the likelihood of injuries during large-scale public events.

Jiangbo Lu

ɬ�﷬-led study could help event organizers prevent crowd crushes and stampedes