Terrifying Escalator Mishap: Girl Gets Stuck While Playing
A terrifying incident captured on video underscores the critical need for vigilance when children are using escalators. The footage shows two young children treating the escalator as a playground, with the girl engaging in particularly dangerous behaviour.
She is seen dangerously hanging from the open side of the escalator, gripping the moving sidebar as she ascends. As the escalator reaches the top, she becomes stuck between the moving sidebar and the corner of the escalator, while still perilously dangling from the open side.
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Panic quickly sets in as the young boy accompanying her realises the danger and seeks help. A man nearby rushes to assist, trying desperately to pull the girl to safety. However, just as he begins to intervene, the escalator continues moving, causing the girl's body to be pulled even more into the gap, heightening the danger.
The incident serves as a stark reminder that escalators are not toys or play areas. The situation could have easily escalated into a tragedy, highlighting the importance of constant supervision when children are using escalators. Many online viewers were horrified by the footage, with comments urging parents and guardians to ensure that children understand the dangers of misusing escalators and to remain vigilant at all times in such public spaces
First published: 7 September 2024, 15:57 IST