APPENDIX
Selected major accidents and disasters affecting the UK (1980–1990)
| Date | Type of accident or disaster | Details |
| December 1982 | Ferry sinking | European Gateway, 6 lives lost |
| May 1984 | Explosion | At Abbey stead, Lancashire, in water treatement works receiving visitors. 17 died and others injured |
| May 1985 | Fire | Major fire at Bradford City football ground, Yorkshire, in which 56 people died and many were injured |
| August 1985 | Aircraft fire | Aircraft caught fire during take-off at Manchester airport. 55 died |
| September 1985 | Riots | In Handsworth, Birmingham, 72 died and 137 injured, property damage |
| September 1985 | Riots | In Brixton, London. Over 200 arrests and property damage |
| October 1985 | Riots | In Brixton, London. Over 50 casualties ... |
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