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"Two people were injured and taken to hospital after a ceiling collapsed at a Toby Carvery in Gloucester. A young girl and a woman were reportedly helped by other guests after the debris fell upon them at the restaurant in Brockworth on Sunday evening. Speaking to the BBC, fellow diner Joey Pass said he was standing outside with his children when he heard a massive crash from inside. "I could see loads of dust and heard a kid scream so I rushed in to see if everyone was OK," he said. The ceiling fell on diners at a Toby Carvery in Brockworth (Google Maps) South Western Ambulance Service said it took two patients, who did not sustain major injuries, to Gloucestershire Royal Hospital. In a video posted to social media, a large piece of plaster can be seen on the floor, while light fittings hang from the ceilings, with debris and dust over the tables and chairs. "First aid was given by a frantic woman who was eating there," Mr Pass said. "I felt concerned and worried - what if that happened to my children or my wife? "My daughter keeps asking about the little girl"
The Independent covers issues ranging from reproductive rights and climate change to Big Tech, investigating topics such as Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC and producing documentaries like 'The A Word' that highlight American women fighting for reproductive rights. The organization states its commitment to on-the-ground reporting, presenting both sides of stories, remaining free of paywalls, and relying on donations from readers who can afford to support quality journalism. A ceiling collapsed at a Toby Carvery in Brockworth, Gloucester, injuring a young girl and a woman. Witnesses and diners aided the injured, South Western Ambulance Service transported two patients to Gloucestershire Royal Hospital with non-major injuries, and video shows debris and damaged fittings.
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