HOLYOKE ― The music, dancing and joy of a traditional Puerto Rican parranda filled Holyoke Mall on Dec. 14 — right up until the escalator carrying the celebrants buckled under their feet, turning the ...

A 5-year-old boy has died in a skiing accident in Japan. On Sunday, Dec. 28, a customer was fatally injured after getting caught in an outdoor escalator while visiting the Asari Ski Resort in Otaru, ...

The investigative minds at How to Survive analyze mechanical failures, human movement, and safety design that influence escalator accident outcomes.

Escalators are a common sight in malls, airports, and other public places, serving as a convenient mode of transport ...

Escalators are often seen as simple, safe machines — yet they cause more injuries than elevators every year. Many of these accidents don’t come from broken parts, but from how the human body interacts ...