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If the elevator suddenly falls quickly, what can you do to save yourself? If you often take the elevator, you must watch this video. It may come in handy in times of emergency. Don't do these two things when the elevator is falling. First, don't jump. On the face of it, it does seem like a good idea. Many people think that jumping when the elevator is about to fall to the bottom can offset the impact of the fall. In fact, this jump won't save your life. When an elevator is falling fast, people are often. In a weightless situation, you can't tell when the elevator will hit the bottom. If you don't know the timing of the jump and jump recklessly, you'll probably lose your balance and get hurt even worse. Secondly, don't yell and scream, Stay calm. Of course, you can't just wait. You must do something on your own to get out of danger. So, how do we deal with the sudden elevator crisis? When you notice something abnormal in the elevator, the first thing to do is to ring the alarm. Try to contact the relevant people, then press all the floors. When the emergency power of the elevator is activated, it can stop falling immediately. Secondly, after doing the above steps, quickly find the elevator handrail and hold it tightly. Keep your knees bent and stand on tiptoe. If there is no handrail, Crouch in the corner of the elevator. Lean tightly on the elevator. Bend your legs and stand on your toes. This half squat position can serve as a cushion. Bend your knees to withstand the pressure of the impact. This is a video of a real elevator accident in China. The girl entered the elevator and pressed the first floor. The elevator instantly descended rapidly from the 35th floor. The girl realized something was wrong, so she immediately rang the alarm bell. Then she pressed all the floors from the bottom up. It was the girl's action that made the elevator stop at the 12th floor. After the girl escaped, the elevator automatically went up to the 13th floor and then quickly descended. When the elevator stopped, the elevator was already in a state of disrepair. It's hard to imagine. If the elevator had gone straight to the bottom, the girl's fate is unimaginable. When you're faced with a test of life and death, every action you take will determine your fate. So memorize these self rescue methods. Forward this video to anyone who needs it. Hopefully you'll never have to use this knowledge.