Chinese Firefighters Free Boy's Hand Stuck in Escalator Handrail

Hechi firefighters took the handrail panel apart to free the boy, who suffered minor injuries.
May 22, 2025

A boy escaped serious injury after getting his hand caught in an escalator handrail.

Hechi firefighters took the handrail panel apart to free the boy's hand, CGTV reported.

The boy suffered minor injuries. 

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