In one of the most significant the Premier League stories of the week, The Hillsborough disaster took place on 15 April 1989, and claimed the lives of 97 football fans This deserves the comprehensive treatment we provide below. The Independent has the full report.
The story
Further details are available in the original report.
Key figures mentioned
- Everton (team)
Original source: Full reporting on this story is available at The Independent. This article summarises key facts from that report and adds context about the Premier League.
Official sources: Premier League • FIFA • UEFA
