TWO diners were rushed to hospital after the ceiling of a Toby Carvery collapsed on top of families while they were enjoying a Sunday roast.
The horror unfolded at the chain’s location in Brockworth, Gloucester, yesterday evening.
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Footage from inside the restaurant shows the aftermath of the collapse, with rubble strewn across the floor.
Diners can be seen rushing to assist each other, with a young girl picked up from a table and carried outside.
The video captured by a stunned diner shows light fixtures hanging through the hole in the ceiling.
Debris is left scattered across tables and chairs as confused diners try to comprehend what is going on.
An entire section of the ceiling looks to have fallen down right on top of customers as they sat at tables.
Plates of food have been abandoned as shocked diners rushed to escape the carnage.
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A child can be heard yelling “I’m scared” as they are rushed out of the building.
South Western Ambulance Service said it took two patients to Gloucestershire Royal Hospital following the collapse.
Thankfully, it is understood that neither sustained any major injuries.
Joey Pass, 31, from Dursley, said he was standing outside with one of his children when the terrifying collapse occurred.
He told the BBC he “suddenly heard a massive crash”.
“I could see loads of dust and heard a kid scream, so I rushed in to see if everyone was okay,” he said.
“I felt concerned and worried – what if that happened to my children or my wife?” Mr Pass added.
“My daughter keeps asking about the little girl that the roof fell on.”
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A spokesperson for Toby Carvery said: “We can confirm that a small section of our Brockworth restaurant has been affected by damage to the ceiling.
“As a precaution, we immediately evacuated the restaurant and called on the support of the emergency services to assess the building and guests who were dining in the vicinity.
“Following this assessment, the building has been confirmed as being safe to use, and our maintenance contractors will be on site imminently to carry out repairs.
“Whilst we were grateful to hear from the emergency services that the incident did not cause harm to any guests, we apologise to all guests impacted, and our care team will be contacting them directly over the coming days.”
The Sun has approached the ambulance service for further comment.
