Reported 12 months ago
A malfunction at a subway station in Turkey caused an escalator moving in the wrong direction while passengers were on it, resulting in 11 injuries as people fell and struggled to maintain balance. The incident occurred at a subway station in the Konak district of Izmir province, and surveillance footage showed the escalator suddenly moving downward at an increased speed. Nearby citizens and medical personnel rushed to help, with injured individuals taken to nearby hospitals. Authorities are investigating the cause of the malfunction, with the escalator having undergone maintenance the day before the incident.
Source: YAHOO