Trooping the Colour: Spectators injured at rehearsal

Hazard Type

Mechanical

Hazard Origin

Gravity and Stability

Hazard Consequences

Impact

Phases

Operation

Injury

3 to 5 – Irreversible Injury

Working Role

Audience

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Date: 21 May 2022
Country: GBR
City: London
Place: Whitehall, London SW1A 2ET, UK
Venue/Location: Central London
Show/Event: House of Guards Parade
Industry: live-event

Five people were injured, with two taken to major trauma units, when parts of spectator stands collapsed.

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