The article discusses the frequent stampedes seen at mass gatherings in India, particularly during religious events like the Maha Kumbh. It reflects on a recent tragic incident in 2025, with comparisons to past occurrences in Uttar Pradesh and other countries. Experts Anna Sieben and Dirk Helbing provide insights into crowd behavior, emphasizing that stampedes may not stem from panic, but rather from a lack of awareness until it's too late. This challenges the common narrative surrounding such disasters and highlights the need for better crowd management strategies.
"Research from Sieben shows that what happened there likely wasn't as a result of 'mass panic,' although that's what one might assume after reading about the situation."
"People who find themselves in a stampede event often don't realize anything is wrong until it's too late, highlighting the underestimation of crowd dynamics during such events."
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