The first crack sounded like a gunshot, sharp and unmistakable. In an instant, workers realized the ground beneath them was no longer stable, and routine work turned into a life-or-death situation.
Concrete began to splinter, and steel groaned under pressure. What had been a steady structure moments before started to shift, sending waves of panic through the construction site.
Training kicked in as workers dropped tools and shouted warnings. Instinct guided their movements as they searched for any path that offered stability and escape.
