September 21
A well fall accident occurred in a small community in Xi'an, Shaanxi
An 8-year-old girl was tragically killed
It is reported that the fire well involved is located in the green belt of the community, with a depth of about seven or eight meters, of which the water depth is more than 2 meters, the water surface is about 4 meters away from the wellhead, and the underground is 3 meters wide and 20 meters long. At the time of the incident, the wellhead was covered by only 3 pieces of plywood. The girl and several children were playing hide and seek in the courtyard of the community and accidentally fell into the well.
The fire well involved
From the time the girl fell into the well to the time she was rescued, it lasted about half an hour. Subsequently, the girl was carried away on a 120 stretcher for rescue, but unfortunately passed away.
At present, Xi'an High-tech Zone has set up a joint investigation team composed of the Housing and Urban-Rural Development Bureau, the Emergency Management Bureau, the Public Security High-tech Branch and the local sub-district office, and is carrying out the investigation work in an all-round way.
On September 24, Xi'an Longhu Real Estate Development Co., Ltd. issued a statement on its official Weibo in response to the incident.
Screenshot of the official Weibo
In response, it was stated that at present, Xi'an Longhu Real Estate Development Co., Ltd. is actively cooperating with relevant departments to investigate, and the company bears unshirkable responsibility for the occurrence of this unfortunate incident, and feels deeply guilty and self-blame. We express our deep condolences to the bereaved girls, express our deepest apologies to their parents, and pledge to do our utmost to deal with the aftermath and provide all necessary assistance. I would also like to apologize to the owners for their continued attention and support.
At the same time as the relevant investigation is carried out, the company has set up a special working group to conduct a comprehensive investigation and rectification of the community environment, effectively eliminate potential safety hazards, and fully respond to the concerns of the owners. In the future, Xi'an Longhu Real Estate Development Co., Ltd. will hold the relevant units and responsible persons accountable according to the results of the investigation, and cooperate with relevant departments to deal with them seriously in accordance with laws and regulations.
Accidental falls into wells occur from time to time
It can even kill people
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On June 25, a girl in Yunyang, Chongqing, accidentally fell into a manhole. Later, nearby students and adults worked together to rescue the girl and put a manhole cover on her. It is reported that due to the heavy rain the night before the incident, the manhole cover was washed open, and the community did not have time to deal with it, resulting in the accident.
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On May 2, an 11-year-old boy in Ningbo, Zhejiang Province, fell into a 6-meter-deep well while playing near his community in order to pick mulberries from trees.
03
On October 30, 2023, in a community in Lingwu, Ningxia, a child fell into the well while playing at the sewage well in the green belt, and his grandfather and father entered the rescue one after another. In the end, two adults died.
How terrible is "manhole cover cannibalism"?
Let's take a look!
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How to avoid falling into a well?
Please pay attention to these 3 points!
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Avoid unrecognizable road sections
Falling wells generally occur on heavy rainy days or at night, and low visibility can easily cause safety hazards. Especially in rainy days, due to the impulse of rain, the manhole cover is easy to loosen, warp and displace, and the water on the road makes passers-by unable to see clearly, and it is easy to fall into it if you are not careful.
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Do not step on the manhole cover
Pay attention to your feet when walking, and if you see a broken or loose manhole cover, it is best to walk around, and do not jump on it, as it will fall into the well once it is empty.
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Pay attention to the identification of manhole covers
When the road is slippery in rainy weather, when encountering a whirlpool, you should be especially careful that it is a manhole cover, and you should try to stay away from it to avoid accidents.
Once you fall into a well, how should you save yourself?
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Avoid sinking your body
If there is stagnant water or sediment in the well, you should clasp your hands in the cracks of the well wall, try your best to avoid sinking your body, and then shout for help to attract the attention of pedestrians.
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Transmit a distress signal
If the fall is deep, you can throw your belongings to the ground to transmit a distress signal.
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Preservation Strength
Underground is prone to hypoxia, so stay calm when calling for help is ineffective. It is necessary to listen to the movement on the ground, shout for help when someone approaches, and conserve your strength to increase your chances of being rescued.
Manhole covers "eat people" and hurt people
It can even kill people
And reflect on the accident
It is often not the manhole cover that "eats people".
It is a disregard for safety hazards
Lack of awareness and security
Relevant units should strengthen the safety management of manhole covers
Keep your feet safe
Prevent manhole safety accidents
●Source: Beijing News, Elephant News, The Paper@龙湖在陕西 China's emergency management