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Burnden Park disaster

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Burnden Park disaster, Stampede in United Kingdom

Name: Burnden Park disaster
Address: GB

The Burnden Park disaster was a human crush at Burnden Park football stadium.

The disaster occurred on 9 March 1946 during a match between Bolton Wanderers and Stoke City.

It lead to the Moelwyn Hughes report which improved safety at British football grounds.

Visiting the site today, you'll find a supermarket where the stadium once stood.

A total of 33 people lost their lives in the tragedy, with hundreds injured.

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