April 15, 1989: Hillsborough Disaster

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🗓️ 15 April 2022

⏱️ 10 minutes

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Ninety-seven people died at a soccer match between Liverpool and Nottingham Forest when spectators charged through a tunnel, pinning others up against a series of fences. Despite law enforcement’s original claim, rowdy fans were not to blame. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00.0	Today is Friday, April 15th, 2022.
0:07.0	On this day in 1989, more than 90 people were crushed to death at a soccer game.
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0:55.0	Due to the graphic nature of these events, listener discretion is advised.
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1:03.0	Today we're covering the tragic deaths of nearly 100 soccer fans during an F.A. Cup semi-final game. Let's go back to the Hillsborough Stadium in
1:13.6	Sheffield, England on April 15, 1989. The April 15th semifinal soccer match between Liverpool and
1:25.7	Nottingham Forest had both communities excited,
1:28.6	but the police responsible for handling security were concerned about ornery fans.
1:34.4	The chief superintendent who normally handled matches at Hillsborough was reassigned last minute,
1:40.3	leaving David Duckenfield in charge of the operation.
1:44.2	Duckenfield briefed his officers on the plans to deal with disorderly spectators.
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