Episode 2 of 4
Panic and Blocked Exits
- When
- 26 May 1822
- Where
- Grue Church
Panic ensued as escaping crowds hindered door access, with the north door blocking exits for those in the north gallery.
The pressure of those trying to escape prevented doors from staying open. The north door itself blocked the exit for people descending from the north gallery, contributing to the high death toll.
Sources
- Grue Church fire Wikipedia, revision of 2026-06-22
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