Why do people who fall on escalators tumble over and over? I’ve seen several videos where young and old alike can’t seem to regain balance once it starts, also looks very dangerous.

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Why do people who fall on escalators tumble over and over? I’ve seen several videos where young and old alike can’t seem to regain balance once it starts, also looks very dangerous.

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When you fall and then try to steady yourself, you’re looking for a steady stable surface, like the floor, to reset your balance. When the surface you need to try and steady yourself with is itself moving, it disrupts your sense of balance and can lead to another fall.