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1 Dead, 1 Injured in Shanghai Shopfront Accident on West Nanjing Road
Shanghai, August 18, 2025 — A tragic accident occurred at 12:19 PM on August 17 near 1010 West Nanjing Road in Shanghai's Jing'an District, where a glass display window of a vacant shop suddenly collapsed, injuring two pedestrians.
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According to an official statement released by the Shimen Second Road Subdistrict Office via its WeChat account, emergency responders rushed to the scene promptly. Despite efforts to save both individuals, one unfortunately succumbed to injuries. The other sustained a foot injury and is currently receiving medical treatment.
Eyewitness accounts report that a passerby was struck by the falling glass near the intersection of West Nanjing Road and Nanhui Road, with video footage showing one person lying on the sidewalk bleeding from the head.
The cause of the incident is still under investigation.
The news has sparked concern and sorrow among netizens, with many calling the incident a "freak accident." There is growing public demand for regular inspections of vacant properties and aging storefront structures to prevent similar tragedies in the future.
Source: 邻里石二
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