The mall manager said the collapse was due to damage to the load-bearing walls.
A shocking scene of part of the floor of a busy shopping mall in China suddenly collapsing has been captured on surveillance cameras, sparking a wave of concern over safety standards in public spaces.This video was officially shared by @brutamerica instagram account, which shows a customer stepping onto a “vulnerable” tile and being swallowed by the floor. Construction workers working below were also trapped under the rubble.
This amazing video has received millions of views. Firefighters arrived on scene and rescued the customer and worker. There were no major injuries to either of them.
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According to the video, mall management said the collapse was caused by damage to load-bearing walls. Authorities have launched an investigation into the cause of the collapse, with the aim of determining whether it was an isolated incident or indicative of broader safety deficiencies in the construction and maintenance of public infrastructure.
One user added in the comment section: “Am I the only one noticing how these huge holes are suddenly popping up all over the world?” A second user wrote: Something is in the air. Something strange is happening! ” A third user echoed this with the PlayStation game, saying, “Reminds me of playing Tomb Raider on the PlayStation. When you step on a tile, everything falls down.”
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Date first uploaded: March 28, 2024, 10:46 IST
