How to Survive a Crowd Crush

It is heartbreaking to read the recent Halloween disaster in South Korea. Most of the young partygoers went to celebrate Halloween but many didn't return home. I feel sad for their parents. 人生真无常。阿弥陀佛 .  Life is so unpredictable so just treasure everyday. 

I came across this useful information on what you can do if you face huge crowd and how you can save yourself from local Mandarin newspapers Lianhe Zaobao and The Straits Times. 

1. Stay calm and don't push. 

2. Don't go against the crowd

3. Don't bend your back or kneel to prevent falling down

4. Look for hard structure space to hide/cushion impact (hope this interpretation is right)

5. Use your arms to form triangle shape to protect your chest area so you have space to breathe.

Images from Lianhe Zaobao here

If you fall down, follow the above photo. Knees facing up to protect important organs, cover your head with both hands to protect your head. I think this works when your back is against strong wall.