Thursday, August 07, 2008

Escalator accident in Japan causes minor injuries

At least 20 people were injured after an escalator at a Tokyo convention centre jerked to an abrupt halt.

Officials say about 60 people were on the escalator when it started shaking before it suddenly stopped.


YouTube link here, if the embedded video isn't working.

The impact sent dozens of people flying backwards and caused a massive rush to the door.

No one was seriously hurt and the worst of the injuries appears to be a broken leg.

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