[geeks] crispered concert goers

[Michael Thompson]

>On Fri, Feb 21, 2003 at 02:02:37PM -0500, Kurt Huhn wrote:
>> Unfortunately, human nature kicked in, and only a handful of people used
any
>> of the easily accessable and clearly marked (IIRC) fire escapes.  Most of
>> the people tried to get out the front door, and failed when their panic
>> turned into a pile of trampled bodies.
>
>Probably presumed they were locked as was the case with the other fire
>only day earlier somewhere else...
>
>  Scott

Nope the fire escapes were open. As Kurt said human nature kicked in and
most people tried to exit the way they came in.

The survivors said that even though the exits were clearly marked they
could not be seen because of the thick smoke from the burning sound
deadening insulation.

The Station is just up the street from here. The traffic is amazing. I hope
that all the cars belong to relatives not gawkers.

Michael Thompson
E-Mail: M_Thompson at IDS.net