Woman saved after shop shutter lifts her into air

CCTV footage shows the moment an elderly lady was left dangling upside down after her coat got caught in the security shutters outside a convenience store. But as the electric metal shutters were opened the back of her black jacket got snagged in it. She was marooned hanging for an agonising 12 seconds before a shop worker dashed out to her rescue. He grabbed hold of her body and lowered her to the ground and appeared shaken, but unharmed. The mishap happened outside the Best One shop in Tonteg, near Cardiff, South Wales yesterday (4 Mar) at 7:53am. Watch more on Independent TV: Click here to subscribe to The Independent: About The Independent: Making Change Happen. The Independent is the world’s most free-thinking newsbrand, providing global news, commentary and analysis for the independently-minded. Connect with The Independent: Check out our full video catalog