1962 Szczecin military parade accident
The 1962 Szczecin military parade of 9 October 1962 led to a road traffic accident in which a tank of the Polish People's Army crushed bystanders, killing seven children and injuring many more. The resultant panic in the crowd led to further injuries in the rush to escape. The incident was covered up for many years by the Polish communist authorities.
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Municipal neighbourhood in Szczecin, West Pomeranian Voivodeship, Poland
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Urban square in Szczecin, Poland