Event

1902 Ibrox disaster

5 Apr 1902 · 55.85° N, 4.31° W

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When
5 Apr 1902
Kind
Event
Coordinates
55.85° N, 4.31° W
Description
The original Ibrox disaster: a stand at Ibrox Stadium in Glasgow collapses during an England versus Scotland football match. 25 people die and 517 are injured.

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1902 Ibrox disaster

Stadium structural failure in Glasgow, Scotland

The 1902 Ibrox disaster was the collapse of a stand at Ibrox Park in Govan, Scotland. The collapse caused the deaths of 25 supporters, and injuries to 500 more during an international association football match between Scotland and England on 5 April 1902 as part of the 1901–02 British Home Championship.

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