A shocking yet miraculous video has gone viral showing the moment an overweight delivery man narrowly escapes serious injury after a wooden balcony suddenly collapses beneath his feet.
According to reports, the man was delivering bread to a two-story home in a quiet residential neighborhood. As part of his routine, he walked up to the front balcony to hand the order through the door. Everything seemed normal — until the wood beneath him gave way.
Security footage from the house shows the man stepping onto the balcony and knocking on the door. Just a few seconds later, a loud cracking sound echoes through the air as the wooden planks split open. In an instant, the man disappears through the floor, crashing into the ground below as the entire balcony collapses into pieces.
Neighbors rushed to help, fearing the worst. Miraculously, the man was conscious and able to stand, suffering only minor bruises and scratches. Emergency responders later checked him on site and confirmed he was extremely lucky to be alive.
Engineers later inspected the scene and discovered that the wooden structure had been severely weakened due to age and humidity, making it unsafe for heavy weight. “It wasn’t just his size — the balcony was already at risk of collapsing,” one expert said. “It could have happened to anyone.”
The video has since gone viral across social media, with thousands of viewers expressing both shock and relief that the man survived. Many commenters praised his calm reaction after the fall, with one joking, “He fell through the floor and still tried to save the bread!”
Thankfully, the delivery driver is recovering well — and says he’ll stick to ground-level deliveries from now on.
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