A nearby office worker caught video of a dramatic demolition that showed the remains of an 11 story building collapse on top of the excavator performing the demolition.
Read more[VIDEO] Demolition Crew Accidentally Destroys Adjacent Building
Mistakes during demolitions happen. Sometimes contractors knock down the wrong buildings, other times the explosives used don’t knock the building over, and other demolitions are carried out with a complete lack of regard for human life. As fun as they are to perform and watch, they’re inherently dangerous and there should be a plan in place in case things go wrong.
Read more[VIDEO] Nearby Pedestrians Caught Off Guard by 12 Story Building Implosion
Construction Junkie has shared a lot of demolition videos. Typically, people line up waiting for the moment when the building explodes with their eyes peeled and cameras ready, just waiting for the perfect video. This video, however, is much different.
Read moreVideo of Building Demolition Hilariously Ruined By Bus
Demolition videos are fun to watch (we obviously love them at Construction Junkie), so there are plenty of people willing to film them as well. Getting the perfect angle is key and many are now using drones to get a bird’s eye view of implosions. The videographer below wasn’t so lucky when he chose his spot, as a bus pulled right in front of his camera as soon as a 24-story building in Scotland was about to collapse.
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