A dramatic video shows the moment several Notting Hill Carnival revellers fell to the floor after a bus shelter they were dancing on suddenly collapsed.
The carnival, which returned to the streets of London for the first time since 2019, was in full swing on Sunday as thousands enjoyed the party atmosphere.
Jubilation nearly turned to devastation though when officers from the Metropolitan Police were called to the Ladbroke Grove area after two people were injured when a bus shelter collapsed
In a video shared on social media, several people can be seen dancing on top of the Kensal House Stop R bus shelter, located on Ladbroke Grove and outside Bubble Tea.
Several seconds into the video, however, the roof of the bus shelter collapses, and the revellers fall to the floor.
Dozens of people around the bus shelter, who are enjoying the Notting Hill Carnival celebrations, gasp in shock as the bus shelter collapses.
In a statement published on Twitter, the Metropolitan Police confirmed two people were treated for injuries at the scene.
"We are aware of a video showing a bus shelter collapsing in Ladbroke Grove area," the force said.
"Officers responded. Two people sustained minor injuries. They did not require further treatment."
The carnival kicked off with members of the Emancipated Run Crew - dressed in green in tribute to those who died at Grenfell - beginning the parade and marking the official launch of Notting Hill Carnival.
Co-founder of the club Jules Stephenson said: "It (the atmosphere) is electric - everyone is so excited about carnival being back."
Sunday, traditionally "family day", saw bright and dazzling costumes as the carnival procession made its way through Ladbroke Grove.
Crowds of young children blowing whistles danced down the streets with their parents in tow.
Millions are expected to attend the carnival over the course of the two-day festival, which has had a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic.
Carina Charles, 40, a nurse from Basildon, said: "I like the togetherness of the people and the mixture of the culture. My Caribbean music, the soca music is what I love the most."
She added: "Everybody is jovial - they are excited after coming out of lockdown after three years."
Different sound systems dotted around the streets of west London entertained the dancing crowds as revellers smiled to the booming music.
Small children standing on the doorsteps of their houses waved Jamaican flags and waved at passers-by.
Shauna Walsh, 38, who lives in Kensal Rise, said: "The atmosphere has been really uplifting and warming - it is nice to be back."
The Metropolitan Police told Mirror Online that as of 7:.0pm on Sunday, officers had made a total of 38 arrests. Offences included possession of drugs, criminal damage, public order, assault, sexual assault, possession of psychoactive substances, possession of an offensive weapon, drink/drug driving and theft.
