A routine day for students at a university in Bangladesh turned into a frightening ordeal when an escalator installed in the building suddenly went out of control.
A video of the unexpected incident is rapidly going viral on social media, leaving viewers shaken.
At a university in Dhaka, as students boarded the escalator on their way to classes, its speed suddenly increased to an unusual and dangerous level within moments. The sudden acceleration gave students no time to react, spreading fear and panic.
In the video, students can be seen trying to hold onto one another to stay upright, while some tightly grip the handrail to avoid falling.
The few seconds of chaos caused severe mental distress among the students. Some are seen attempting to get off quickly, while fear is clearly visible on many faces. Fortunately, no injuries have been reported, though the danger was evident.
So far, the university administration has not issued any official statement, nor has it been clarified why the escalator suddenly sped up. The incident has raised serious questions about the institution’s safety measures.
Meanwhile, social media users have shared mixed reactions. One user wrote that such an incident is unacceptable and terrifying in any country, as public safety should always be the top priority.
Another user commented that they are afraid of escalators even at normal speed, and watching this scene only heightens that fear.
