Thousands trapped in crowd chaos after unexpected turnout at Vivid Sydney drone show. Find out more on the dramatic scenes!
Drones created chaos at the Vivid Sydney festival as a larger-than-expected crowd swarmed the Harbour foreshore. Attendees found themselves trapped in a frenzy after a mesmerizing drone show. Shocking videos captured the moment festival-goers felt like they were in a disaster waiting to happen, with concerns of a potential crush looming large. Despite police intervention and Vivid organizers' defense, the chaotic scenes left many shaken.
In a dramatic turn of events, thousands packed Sydney's Circular Quay to witness over 700 drones light up the night sky, leading to a bottleneck situation that could have turned disastrous. The lucky escape from a potential crush raised concerns among attendees, highlighting the risks of large-scale events. Amidst the chaos, attendees expressed both awe at the technological spectacle and fear at the overwhelming crowd.
As concerns grew over the handling of the situation, NSW Police and festival organizers faced criticism for their response to the unexpected turnout. Despite the scary scenes and panic-inducing situations, no major incidents were reported, leaving attendees with a mix of relief and lingering anxiety. The episode served as a reminder of the challenges of managing massive crowds at popular events like Vivid Sydney.
Interestingly, the drone show at Vivid Sydney was planned to be a mesmerizing display of technology and art, but unforeseen crowd numbers turned the night into a challenge of crowd control. The incident sheds light on the importance of proper event planning and the unpredictable nature of public gatherings, even at well-established festivals like Vivid Sydney.
Police say a larger-than-expected number of attendees resulted in congestion after a drone show at Sydney's Vivid Festival.
Chaos unfolded at Vivid Sydney overnight as thousands crammed onto the Harbour foreshore to catch a glimpse...
More people than expected turned out to Sydney's Circular Quay to view a show featuring over 700 drones.
Vivid attendees say it was 'lucky no one panicked' after a bottleneck risked causing a crowd crush after Saturday night's drone show in Circular Quay.
Shocking video footage has captured the moment festival goers say they became 'trapped' in heaving crowds in Circular Quay.
NSW Police and Vivid organisers have defended their response to huge crowds on Saturday night, after several attendees took to social media over concerns ...