So, the crowd around was panic-stricken. It is not necessary to run along with everyone without looking back. Moving along the general direction with the crowd, evaluate the situation around with a cursory glance, ask yourself "What do I see?". If the threat is implicit, then perhaps it is better to let the crowd just go forward, while trying to shift to its edge and thus get out of it. The best advice for getting out of the crowd is to move along with the main mass of people, but at the same time gradually shifting diagonally to the edge of the crowd.
Never try to go against the crowd. You will be knocked down and most likely trampled. If the situation is absolutely deplorable, it is worth sacrificing a scarf and other things that can suffocate you and greatly restrict movement. The position of the hands is also important. Bend them at the elbows and press them to the trunk — so you will always be able to resist people pushing from all sides, not allowing you to squeeze the chest and leaving the opportunity to breathe freely. When entering rooms with a large number of people, remember the location of the nearest exits.
Having a child or a woman in such a situation is very dangerous for their lives. Put the child on the neck, and it's better to lead the woman in front of you, so she won't get a sharp push in the back, besides, you will always keep her in sight and in case of a fall you can help.
Perhaps the worst that can happen, but do not despair. Curl up into a ball, cover the back of your head with your hands. Do not try to lean on your hands, they can be crushed and broken. Try to stand up by making a jerk with your body and leaning on your knee.
In an aggressive crowd, your look is also very important. Don't look people in the eye — it can cause aggression in your direction, but don't lower your gaze to the floor — you will look like a weak victim. It is best to look just below the faces of people you meet, this will help to avoid excessive attention to yourself and navigate well enough in what is happening around.
Any static object in such a situation is dangerous. Avoid poles, bars, railings, any protruding objects. It's worth thinking about the contents of your pockets. Even harmless keys in a strong crush can cause you serious damage.
The main thing — never lose your composure. Losing control of the situation is possible, and you are unlikely to be able to stop the maddened crowd alone, but as long as you control yourself, you will be able to take the right actions that will save your life.
