1 Year After Astroworld, Botched Crowd Safety Is Still A Problem

Astroworld, held Nov. 5, 2021, led to the deaths of 10 people and many other injuries. The riskiness of these gatherings is still a problem.

On Nov. 5, 2021, fans surged toward the Astroworld stage in Houston, Texas. While its marquee performer Travis Scott was on stage, panic ensued. Ten people died in a crush, and many more were injured.

Late October this year in Seoul, South Korea,146 died and 150 were injured in a narrow street from a crowd crush during Halloween festivities.

As social animals, human beings derive joy from collective experience in concerts, performances , sporting events and parties. But these kinds of gatherings — outdoor, indoor, large or small — all carry risk.