On a spring day in April 1989, a tragic crowd crush at Hillsborough Stadium in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, resulted in the deaths of 94 individuals. The disaster unfolded during an FA Cup match between Liverpool and Nottingham Forest.
Just prior to kick-off, a police officer ordered an exit gate to be opened to alleviate congestion in the stands. This decision led to a massive influx of spectators into the already crowded standing-only pens, resulting in a catastrophic situation. On that fateful day, 94 people lost their lives, with several more succumbing to their injuries in the subsequent days and years. Additionally, over 766 people sustained injuries during the incident.
This event stands as the most devastating day in the history of British sport and sparked a relentless 30-year quest for answers regarding the circumstances and causes surrounding the tragedy.