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Fans were treated by paramedics after a group rushed into the entrance to the Originals Festival, part of the open-air South Facing Festival, at Crys…
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Chaos Erupts at London's Originals Festival Amidst Crowd Control Failures
London, UK - Concerns have been raised regarding crowd control and safety at The Originals Festival held recently at Crystal Palace Bowl. Attendees reported chaotic scenes at the entry points, with barriers reportedly pushed down and security personnel struggling to manage a large influx of people. A video shared online by attendee Eva Digital Diva depicted crowds pushing through entryways, individuals climbing over walls, and a general lack of organized crowd flow. "What should’ve been a vibe turned into chaos," the attendee stated in a description accompanying the video. "Security pushed over, railings knocked down, people getting crushed and trampled just trying to enter." The video's author highlighted a perceived absence of adequate deterrents and proper crowd control, questioning the safeguarding measures for the estimated 7,000 attendees. Comparisons were drawn to other festivals like Reggae Land and Black Coffee, which were cited as having "proven frameworks and standards of safety in place, proper risk assessments, crowd management, and trained security." Comments on the video echoed these sentiments, with one user stating, "Poor human traffic control by organisers…cutting corners on the profit pot…I would demand refund." Another commented on the general disorder, saying, "I can’t believe these are today’s “adults”. A lot of undiagnosed mental illness going on." Organizers have yet to release a statement regarding the reported safety concerns.
