Expert Safety Tips, For Protecting Yourself , in a Crowd Crush.<br />On October 29, at least 156 people died in a crowd crush in South Korea as thousands of people gathered in Seoul's popular Itaewon neighborhood. .<br />The Independent reports that crowd crushes <br />occur when density hits a critical threshold <br />of about six people per square meter.<br />When this occurs, people are <br />squeezed to such an extent that they <br />can no longer fill their lungs with air.<br />Here is some expert advice <br />on what to do in such a situation.<br />Research the event <br />and the venue beforehand, Once inside, locate and mentally<br />note the nearest exit options. .<br />Stay aware, stay calm, As soon as a crush situation begins, <br />find your escape route and<br />leave quickly and calmly.<br />Stay aware, stay calm, As soon as a crush situation begins, <br />find your escape route and<br />leave quickly and calmly.<br />Don't scream, Save oxygen by controlling your <br />breathing and remaining calm.<br />Assume a boxer's stance, Fold your arms in front of your <br />chest and keep a firm footing. .<br />This can provide a few centimeters <br />of space for the lungs to breathe.<br />Don't fight the crowd, According to the CDC, let yourself be carried by <br />the force of the crowd while maintaining balance.<br />Find the edge of the crowd, Move diagonally when there is a lull in movement to <br />reach the edge of the crowd and a potential escape route
