After getting off a few seconds later, one of the escalator panels suddenly jammed, causing the rest of the moving platforms to crash. Fortunately, the two escaped the whole incident unscathed.
A key was reportedly stuck in the escalator’s guide rail, eventually causing its rubber rollers to break apart, according to Beijing News, citing the Xuancheng Market Supervision Bureau.
Featured Image via YouTube / Shanghaiist (Left), Sohu (Right)
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