A health and safety meeting in a British factory building turned unexpectedly realistic on Tuesday when a floor suddenly collapsed, injuring four of the 21 participants, officials said.
Firefighters were summoned to the Hyde Buildings in Manchester, northwest England, when the floor collapsed just as the assembled health and safety officers were discussing evacuation procedures.
The building formerly housed a tobacco packing factory but is now home to Findel Education, a schools supplies firm.
“The affected area has been sealed off but the rest of the building remains operational,” a spokesperson for the company said, “in agreement with the health and safety officers”. – AFP