London Christmas Carol Event Cancelled Due to Overcrowding After Going Viral on TikTok

St. Peter's Bethnal Green Church and local authorities halt traditional Columbia Road services due to safety concerns, as TikTok-driven attendance surges to 7,000.

• A popular Christmas caroling event in London has been cancelled due to safety concerns after it went viral on TikTok and attracted 7,000 attendees, ten times the usual number.
• The event, held at Columbia Road Flower Market, has been a tradition for the past decade, taking place every Wednesday in December.
• Local authorities and the church that runs the event, St. Peter's Bethnal Green, decided to cancel the remaining services due to the overcrowding and potential danger to public safety.
• Despite the large crowds, there were no serious injuries reported at the event.
• Many attendees and local residents expressed disappointment and frustration on social media, with some criticizing the lack of crowd control measures.

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