Boy leans over escalator handrail, gets head stuck in between wall; passersby and firefighters rush to free him

A boy in China was leaning over the handrail of a moving escalator and got his head stuck as the elevator approached the next floor. The escalator continued moving, and the boy remained in a painful-looking position while his sister tried to pull him out of the narrow gap to no avail. [caption id="attachment_434448" align="aligncenter" width="1626"] Photo: YT screengrab/01 unlisted[/caption] [caption id="attachment_434449" align="aligncenter" width="1242"] Photo: YT screengrab/01 unlisted[/caption] Fortunately, a nearby passerby rushed to the duo and quickly hit the emergency stop button before the escalator pulled the boy further away. [caption id="attachment_434450" align="aligncenter" width="1720"] Photo: YT screengrab/01 unlisted[/caption] Firefighters were soon at the scene, and they chipped off a portion of the wall and removed the escalator handrail to free the boy. [caption id="attachment_434451" align="aligncenter" width="1360"] Photo: YT screengrab/01 unlisted[/caption] He was then rushed to the ambulance and conveyed to the hospital. [caption id="attachment_434452" align="aligncenter" width="2560"] Photo: YT screengrab/01 unlisted[/caption] According to South China Morning Post, the boy had difficulty breathing and felt unwell, although he did not suffer serious injuries. He was treated for minor bleeding on his face and ears. The incident, according to HK01, happened in Xinyang, China. It was reported that the boy acted out of “curiosity.” Members from the online community commended the passerby’s quick thinking and the firefighters’ rescue efforts. A netizen also shared a similar experience, noting he would never forget the gentleman who saved him that day. “This is sincerely my moment to say this - when I was a small child, a gentleman saved me from a near similar situation as this one. I was alone on an escalator when it happened, and a gentleman pulled me back when I almost leaned all the way out with my head and neck. I thank you so much to the hero that saved me. I never forgot that day. Thank you so much.” Others hoped this would teach others a lesson not to play when using the escalator./TISG https://theindependent.sg/uncle-stuck-in-hdb-lift-kind-lady-stays-with-him-until-help-arrives/