Newcastle Supporters' Trust demand Leeds take urgent action after crushing in the away end of their Premier League match at Elland Road 'that could have resulted in serious injury or worse'

• Newcastle fans feared for their safety in a crush in the away end at Elland Road
• Supporters say the situation could have led to 'serious injury or even worse'
• Newcastle won the game 1-0 thanks to second half goal from Jonjo Shelvey 

Newcastle's Supporters' Trust has called for Leeds United to take urgent action after the crushing that could have led to 'serious injury or worse' at Elland Road on Saturday.

Hundreds of visiting fans have taken to social media to reveal their horror at the situation outside and inside the away end, during which it is claimed turnstiles failed and only the belated opening of an exit door prevented the suffering of serious injury.

Leeds have confirmed they will be reviewing safety measures and are working with West Yorkshire Police following the issues raised by the Newcastle United Supporters' Trust.

Greg Tomlinson, NUST chair, said: 'The Trust has raised significant concerns to Leeds United in relation to the issues that could have resulted in serious injury or worse and were not the fault of any match-going Newcastle fans.

'I welcome the quick response from Leeds and their commitment to undertaking a review. No football supporter should go to a match and be in fear of their own safety.

'There were issues when we played at Elland Road in November 2016 and it was even worse this weekend – it is imperative that lessons are learned to prevent this from happening again.'

Alex Hurst, an NUST board member, told the True Faith Podcast: 'I went to Leeds in 2016 and it was a disgrace - the access, that crush you don't feel anywhere else at football grounds.

'On Saturday, nothing had improved. I'm at a loss as to how Leeds think this is an acceptable way to treat people and keep them safe.

'Essentially, there were only two entrances and five turnstiles for nearly 3,000 people. I got there half an hour before kick-off because I knew it was difficult getting in. I still missed kick-off. In the end, they just opened the wider access points - it was a very unsafe situation.'

Another fan, Alexander Marshall, wrote on Twitter: 'What occurred whilst trying to get into the ground needs to be addressed. I should not have been worrying about the safety of my little sister.

'By the time we got close to the turnstiles it was hard to move, you were being guided by the wave of the crowd. It was clear the was a problem with the very few turnstiles that were open and very few tickets seemed to be registering or working.

'I was looking back through (the turnstile) at my sister, a metal gate between us and unrest growing, with nobody doing anything to try and help. It was clear the gates weren't working and people were now stuck and on the verge of being in danger.

'Tempers were rising inside, people asking and shouting at stewards to do something. The response was a disgrace. Police arrived but were no more help. There was a woman in floods of tears, begging anyone to do something, to help get people inside, away from the danger.

'After 10 minutes or so it seemed that the severity of the situation had finally been realised and people started moving towards the exit doors to use as a potential release valve.

'There were men, women and children, desperate to get out of the situation they were in. It was appalling, and appallingly handled.

'Something needs to be done to ensure something like this never happens again. It's incomprehensible that issues like this are still possible.'

A Leeds spokesperson said: 'The club acknowledges the complaints raised by some Newcastle United supporters regarding issues experienced entering Elland Road on Saturday.

'Leeds United will now work with the Newcastle Supporters Trust, West Yorkshire Police and our own safety team to review the issues raised and ensure we continue to provide a safe environment for everyone attending our stadium.

'We will not make any further comment until a review is complete.'