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If you are someone who’s afraid of heights or… afraid of bridges… this may not be for you.
Recently, one of our worst nightmares came to life when a 100-meter-high glass bridge in China had its glass panels blown off while a tourist was on it.
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As scary as walking across a suspended bridge may feel for some, we’re usually assured that the path is safe and secure.
Unfortunately, one tourist was trapped in a worst-case scenario when a glass-bottomed bridge at a resort in north-east China’s Jilin Province was left without multiple panels after strong and rough winds blew them away.
According to The Straits Times, the winds around the Piyan Mountain in the city of Longjing reached more than 150km per hour at the time.
The unnamed tourist was left clinging on to the bridge’s metal framework after multiple glass panels blew off and smashed.
Much of the bridge’s framework was left twisted and buckled after the strong winds and only a few glass panes remained.
Luckily with guidance from firefighters, police and other locals, the tourist managed to crawl back to safety after holding on for 35 minutes.
Xinhua reported that no one was injured but the tourist was moved to a hospital and is currently receiving counseling for the traumatic incident.
The Piyan Mountain bridge has since been closed and the local authority is reportedly launching a safety review into all its tourist attractions.
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Images of the incident went viral on social media with one user saying “This is exactly why I dare not step on a bridge like that.”
Another user asked, “So many glass deck bridges have been built in recent years and are very popular with tourists. But how can we ensure their safety?”
Due to their popularity in China, at least 60 similar bridges have been built or commissioned for construction over the past five years.
The highest glass bridge is located in Zhangjiajie which is located between two cliffs and stands a 300-meters high and is 430 meters long.
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This is why we’d rather keep our feet on solid ground, thank you very much.
Have you ever been on a suspended bridge and had a fear of it collapsing while you’re on it? Let us know if you have the same fear as us!
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