Terrifying Moment Woman Is Crushed by Falling Fence on Brooklyn Street as Bystanders Rush to Save Her

Shocking footage has captured the moment a woman was suddenly knocked to the ground and pinned beneath falling fencing panels while walking along a street in Brooklyn at night.

The video shows the unsuspecting pedestrian making her way down the sidewalk when sections of a chain-link fence abruptly topple over, crashing down onto her without warning and sending her sprawling to the ground.

Within seconds, nearby bystanders can be seen rushing to her aid, lifting the lightweight metal panels off her as she remains trapped beneath the structure. The quick reaction of those at the scene appears to have prevented what could have been a far more serious outcome.

Witnesses can be heard reacting in shock as the chaotic scene unfolds, with several people working together to free the woman from under the fallen fencing.

It is not immediately clear what caused the panels to collapse, though the incident has raised concerns about safety and maintenance in busy pedestrian areas.

The condition of the woman has not been officially confirmed, but the footage suggests she was conscious as she was helped up following the incident.