A young boy is in critical condition after falling from an escalator while playing with a pal.
The CCTV footage shows the victim, seen wearing a purple top, playing with his friend at the top.
He then goes to sit on the moving handrail as his mate apparently tries to stop him.
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A nearby woman, possibly accompanying the minors, also rushes to stop him, but is a split second too late.
The boy lies flat on the handrail and tumbles over the side.
The victim falls several floors before hitting the ground hard.
He is seen lying motionless on the floor as the video comes to an end.
The shocking tumble took place at a shopping centre in Loudi City, Hunan Province, China, on Sunday (7 Jul).
The young lad was hospitalised in a critical condition after the fall, as reported by Need To Know.
There have been no further updates on his condition.
An investigation into the incident is ongoing.
One local commented: “The fact nobody helped the boy when he fell down is insane.”
Another said: “Total apathy. No one bats an eyelid, they just walk past.”
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