Source: Red Star News
On 10 month 17 day, a video posted on social media showed that the roof of a bus shelter in Dalian collapsed, injuring people waiting for a vehicle. Red Star News learned from multiple sources that the shelter is not owned by the local public transit group but belongs to an advertising billboard operator. The involved operator is now coordinating with insurance companies and police to handle medical treatment for the injured and collect evidence at the scene. The specific cause of the roof collapse remains unclear.
Videos captured by bystanders show the roof of the bus shelter at Haigang Hospital collapsed, with its green metal frame twisted and bent. Two elderly individuals were injured on-site: one lying on the ground and another leaning against the advertising board frame. Several passersby gathered to check the situation; some recorded the incident on their phones while 120 paramedics arrived to assess the injured parties.
▲On-site footage captured by netizens after the incident
A customer service representative from Dalian Public Transportation Construction and Investment Group, which is responsible for bus operations in the area, told reporters that the bus shelter canopy involved does not belong to the Bus Group's assets. It was built, invested in, and operated by Hainan Baima Advertising Media Investment Co., Ltd.
The staff member stated that after the incident, the company involved has coordinated with the insurance provider and the local police station to advance medical treatment for the injured, evidence collection at the scene, and post-incident claims handling.
Subsequently, a reporter contacted the Dalian branch of Hainan Baima Advertising Media Investment Co., Ltd. A staff member confirmed that two elderly individuals were injured and hospitalized in the incident. The company has filed an insurance claim, and the insurer will coordinate with the injured parties to handle follow-up matters. The staff member stated that the specific cause of the billboard collapse remains unclear at this time. The company has assigned personnel to visit the injured parties at the hospital. One of the injured elderly individuals sustained more severe injuries and is currently undergoing surgery; the other sustained relatively minor injuries.
Many netizens commented on the video: "Stay home safely when it's windy." "Be careful going out today; the wind is strong." "Was the wind just too strong today?"
Dalian Meteorological Observatory issued a Yellow Wind Warning at 17 6:03. From 17 {4:00} to 14 {6:00}, southeastern winds of level 5 to 6 with gusts up to 7 to 8 are expected in Zhongshan, Xigang, Shahekou, Ganjingzi, and High-tech Zone districts. From 17 {11:00} to 20 {13:00}, southeastern winds of level 6 to 7 with gusts up to 8 to 10 are expected in the same areas. From 17 {18:00} to 18 {20:00}, southerly winds of level 6 to 7 with gusts up to 8 to 10 are expected in these districts.
Red Star News reporter Zhong Mengzhe
