Terrifying Video Captures Moment Girl Falls Through a Moving Walkway in Chinese Mall
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By Carl Samson
This is the horrifying moment a 10-year-old girl in northern China got stuck on a moving walkway just after taking a step.
The incident occurred inside a shopping mall in Guyuan, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region (NHAR) on Aug. 9, Sina News reported.
In the security footage, the girl can be seen heading for the walkway with a smaller companion.
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But just after taking a step, the panel she stood on collapsed, leaving her right foot and leg stuck on the conveyor.
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The smaller girl fell with her companion but extended her legs to keep them from the same fate.
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A female bystander from the opposite walkway rushed to the girls’ aid and called for help.
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Seconds later, a man pushed the emergency stop button.
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Three more people rushed towards the girl.
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Firefighters eventually arrived and pulled the girl to safety.
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It is unclear who will face consequences over the incident.
Facebook users commented via Xinhua:
“I pray the little girl is alright. Thanks to the firefighters who got her out.”
” It’s annoying that this keep happening in China, you need to be less tolerant and be much more demanding about safety in there.”
“Couple of years ago [I] saw similar gaps in a travelator in Zhuhai. But everyone avoided it niftily.”
“Chinese products are unfortunately full of risks and disasters.”
“This can be happened anywhere of the world. So be-careful everyone.”
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