Caught On Camera: Woman's Narrow Escape As Ceiling Panel Collapses At US Subway Station
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The incident took place on Friday at Harvard Square station in Cambridge.
A surveillance video gaining traction on social media has captured the terrifying moment a ceiling panel collapsed and nearly landed on a woman at a subway station outside Boston. According to The Independent, the incident took place on Friday at Harvard Square station in Cambridge. ▶️ Woman nearly hit by falling ceiling panel at Boston subway stop#USpic.twitter.com/nH4Iifw2o5 Our initial findings show that over time water had accumulated in the panel insulation & corroded the metal rivets holding it in place. We're removing the remaining non-structural panels as a precaution & so we can thoroughly investigate the ceiling & source of water intrusion. pic.twitter.com/9zY7TemPL8
The video shared on Twitter showed the woman walking towards the stairs at the station. Right before she reached the stairs, a piece of ceiling crashed down, releasing a cloud of black dust. The woman appeared visibly stunned and she stood for a few seconds before walking around the debris.
Watch the video below: