Footage captures the terrifying moment a four-story building in Glasgow unexpectedly collapses, sending a cloud of dust and debris into the street.
A chilling video captured the terrifying moment a four-story building in Glasgow crumbled to the ground, sending a cloud of dust and debris into the street and leaving onlookers in shock. The footage, taken by an eyewitness on Wednesday, shows a construction worker standing in front of the cordoned-off building on Hydepark Street, near the River Clyde. Suddenly, a deafening crack resonates through the street, followed by the ominous groan of the structure as it begins to buckle and collapse.
The worker, seemingly aware of the imminent danger, stumbles backward in disbelief as the rubble cascades onto the street. He frantically scurries away just as a torrent of bricks and dust engulfs him. People on the street gasp in horror as the cloud of dirt and smoke obscures the road. According to an eyewitness who requested anonymity, a man jumped from the first floor of the building moments before the collapse. He described how the worker managed to flee just in time, leaping approximately 15 to 20 feet to safety. Thankfully, the man appeared unharmed, though more concerned about his nearby parked BMW. The eyewitness recounted a series of unsettling events leading up to the collapse, starting with a loud creaking noise followed by an earth-shattering thud as the building came down. Despite anticipating the collapse, others on the street were terrified, comparing the scene to a scene from an action or horror film. The collapse left a thick layer of dust coating everything in its path. The eyewitness expressed relief that everyone seemed to be okay, considering the building was already scheduled for demolition. Reports suggest that a van was crushed as a result of the incident, and one person sustained a minor injury. Police Scotland and the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service are currently investigating the cause of the building's unexpected collapse. Hydepark Street has been closed off to traffic while investigations are underway
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