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1 dead, 60 injured after escalator malfunctions

An escalator for tourists observing the Detian Waterfall in the Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region malfunctioned on Saturday, leaving one person dead and 60 others injured, according to authorities in the city of Chongzuo. The incident happened at 1:56 pm at the scenic spot, which straddles China and Vietnam and is the biggest cross-border waterfall in Asia. The injured were immediately sent to hospital. One is in severe condition, while the others sustained slight injuries. Since the incident, the escalator dubbed the "Magic Carpet Project" has halted operations. The cause of the malfunction is under investigation.

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