Safety in Question: The Dark Side of London's Festival Scene A fire near the entrance of the Ghana Party in the Park festival in North London on Saturday evening sparked a chain reaction that led to a crowd surge, leaving three attendees hospitalized with non life threatening injuries.
The incident raises serious questions about safety protocols at large scale events. At first glance, the incident appears isolated. However, it reveals a more disturbing pattern when examined closer.
Critics have accused the festival's organizers of being slow to react, and the Metropolitan Police admitted they were called after reports of crushing at the entrance.