China nine tourists injured after rood collapsed at Huashan Mountain tourist centre

  • Nine people are injured after a roof fell on top of them in China on Sunday
  • CCTV footage shows the horrified tourists scramble as they realise it’s falling
  • Several people were stuck under the rubble until emergency services arrived

At least nine tourists have been injured after a roof collapsed on top of them as they exited an escalator.

CCTV footage of the incident shows more than 10 people riding an escalator at a popular Chinese tourist spot in Huayin City.

The ceiling above them collapsed shortly before 5.30pm on Sunday inside the Huashan Mountain tourist centre. 

CCTV footage of the roof caving in shows at least 20 people on the elevator at the time 

The group of tourists can be seen looking up in fear as the roof crumbles on top of them.

Some put their arms up to protect themselves, while others tried to jump over the escalator and flee.

Several tourists were stuck under debris until they could be freed by emergency services.

No one was seriously injured, but several people were taken to a nearby hospital for treatment.  

The tourist center is working with Chinese authorities to establish the cause of the incident. 

The centre will remain closed while an investigation takes place.

No one was seriously injured but several people were taken to a nearby hospital for treatment

No one was seriously injured but several people were taken to a nearby hospital for treatment

Many people were stuck under the ruble until emergency services got them out

Many people were stuck under the ruble until emergency services got them out

 

 

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