Crushing moment bungling demolition workers bring down a water tower onto their own van
- The mishap was recorded in the village of Kholmina in Tver Oblast, Russia
- Footage of aftermath shows the demolition workers' vehicle in crumpled heap
- The incident left local houses and farms without water for several hoursA group of bungling demolition workers were caught on camera bringing down a water tower on top of their own van with a thud.
The mishap, which left residents without water for several hours, was recorded in the village of Kholmina in Tver Oblast, Russia.
The men could do nothing but watch helplessly as their vehicle was crushed into nothing but a crumpled heap. In the clip workers can be seen standing at the base of the imposing water tower.There are several ropes secured around the teetering metal structure as a tractor prepares to pull it to the ground.
One of the men can be heard shouting to get the operation underway but the anticipation quickly turns to fear.
The mishap, which left residents without water for several hours, was recorded in the village of Kholmina in Tver Oblast, Russia
Cracks begin to echo out and the tower unexpectedly leans towards where the group of men are standing.
They soon realise what is about to happen and race to get out of its path.Suddenly the tower collapses and smashes down on to their own van which they had left parked on the road.
Debris flies through the air as the men helplessly watch in disbelief.
Footage of the aftermath shows the crumpled van with the bodywork completely caved in from the enormous weight that landed on it
Footage of the aftermath shows the crumpled van with the bodywork completely caved in from the enormous weight that landed on it.
Fortunately, no one was in the vehicle at the time, and no injuries were reported.
However, local houses and farms were left without water for several hours, according to local media.
Authorities have since removed the wreckage of the water tower and the well it served has been connected to a pump.
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