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Police Say Fans Could Have Died After Essex Gig as Thousands Were Left Stranded

Essex Police and Chelmsford City Council recommend limiting future event attendance to 5,000 due to safety risks and a failed traffic plan that stranded thousands after a concert.

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The review of the Great Leigh venue’s licence follows concerns from Essex Police after people were left queuing for hours to leave

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Police say fans could have died after Essex gig as thousands were left stranded

The review of the Great Leigh venue’s licence follows concerns from Essex Police after people were left queuing for hours to leave

·Basildon, United Kingdom
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Essex venue warned people 'could die' without safety changes

Police have said people could die if Chelmsford racecourse is allowed to hold similar events that saw thousands of people stranded after a Justin Timberlake concert.

·Colchester, United Kingdom
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Police warn people could die if 'chaotic' events held again at racecourse

It follows a concert that saw people stranded for hours

·London, United Kingdom
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essexlive.news broke the news in London, United Kingdom on Monday, September 15, 2025.
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