Floor collapse

Critical

⚠️ Check: Is the area safe for you to approach?

Edges of collapsed floors are cantilevered and may snap under weight.

Get off weak floor. Stay still if hurt. Cover mouth. Tap if trapped. Call 112.

Step 1: Move off sagging or cracked flooring immediately if able
Step 2: If you fell through, assess injuries and stay still if pain in back or legs
Step 3: Cover mouth with cloth in dust cloud
Step 4: If trapped between floors, tap on pipes and call 112
Step 5: Warn others away from visible floor edge

DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT stand on cracked floor sections to look through hole.

DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT pull person up through floor opening by arms.

DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT light fire for light in void — gas and dust risk.

DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT assume lower floor is safe — stacked collapse possible.

DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Call 112. Describe building, floor level collapsed, people visible in void.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — If trapped in void: whisper location details to save breath.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Fire-rescue uses cameras and listening devices in void search.

Anyone trapped between floors or unable to walk needs emergency rescue.

DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Void entrapment requires shored access from below or above by professionals.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Spinal injury common from floor falls — immobilization during rescue.

This helper does not contact emergency services. You must call yourself.