That Chinese escalator lady is still haunting me. Those things are meant to increase their torque when they experience resistance, to actually be able to move people. Unfortunately if you happen to get stuck in their mechanics that means they’ll also turn you into minced meat.
I do have somewhat of a fear of these walkways and escalators for stories like this although I do know it’s irrational.
I think this article is proof that your fear is not that irrational.
True in that sense, I suppose I am lucky that these stories are rather uncommon in countries I visit and live in.
That Chinese escalator lady is still haunting me. Those things are meant to increase their torque when they experience resistance, to actually be able to move people. Unfortunately if you happen to get stuck in their mechanics that means they’ll also turn you into minced meat.