据Birmingham Live媒体报道，英国黑尔斯欧文镇的康宝购物中心（Cornbow Shopping Centre）在24小时内接连发生两起自动扶梯事故。第一起发生在4月8日，一位老人从自动扶梯上摔倒的时候，撞到了另外三名乘客。四人在现场进行简单处理后送往医院。目前该事故正在调查中。第二期发生在4月9日，一名女性从自动扶梯上摔倒后，在甲板上被载满水果和蔬菜的手推车压住，后被送往医院进行治疗。据救护车上的工作人员称，说该女性伤势“可能较为严重”。目前该购物中心管理人员告知公众，如果不确定要不要使用自动扶梯，还有三台电梯可供选择。

　　BACK-TO-BACK ESCALATOR INCIDENTS AT U.K. MALL

　　Birmingham Live has reported on two escalator accidents in 24 hours at the Cornbow Shopping Centre in Halesowen, U.K. The first, occurring on April 8, saw an elderly man colliding with three other shoppers when he fell down a unit. All four were taken to the hospital after being treated at the scene. The incident is being investigated. In the second, a woman was taken to the hospital following a fall on an escalator on April 9. She had boarded with a full cart of fruits and vegetables. Her injuries are “potentially serious,” an ambulance service spokesperson said. The shopping center manager informed the public that three lifts are available for those unsure about using the escalators.