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What major accidents have occurred at Ibrox Stadium?

Two major tragedies occurred at Ibrox Stadium, Glasgow, which has served as the home venue for the Scottish professional Rangers Football Club since it was built in 1899. In 1902 a wooden stand collapsed, causing 25 deaths and more than 500 injuries. The collapse of stairway barriers in 1971 resulted in 66 deaths and more than 140 injuries.