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M Major Incident declared / standbyE Exact locationT Type of incidentH HazardsA Access & egressN Number of casualtiesE Emergency services
Major Incident Log
MI-2025-0823-001Stood Down2025-08-23 14:42· Thomas Clarke
Crowd surge — multiple casualties
Reading Festival, Main Stage West, RG1 8EQ
Hazards: Continuing crowd density, low light
Access: Vehicle Gate D — escorted by event security
Casualties: ~22 walking wounded, 4 P1, 2 P2
Services: Mutual aid: SCAS x2 DCAs, HART; SECAmb HEMS on standby
“Stood down 15:48 after final patient handed over. AAR scheduled.”
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