As funny as that is, I was recently reminded that a stalled/stopped escalator can actually be very dangerous because it can "freewheel" and dump you at the bottom.
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The next time you see one roped off, this is likely why. If it's off and not roped off... think twice about using it.
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The next time you see one roped off, this is likely why. If it's off and not roped off... think twice about using it.