A huge chandelier has fallen on diners inside a restaurant causing panic among party-goers.
The crashed chandelier
Ten diners at a British resturant, Raymond Blanc, suffered injuries after a huge chandelier came crashing down as they were eating.
The terrified guests were treated for minor cuts and bruises as a result of the shocking incident at a Brasserie Blanc in Beaconsfield, Bucks.
The black circular light fitting, measuring around 10ft across with dozens of bulbs in glass casings, fell onto tables as diners were tucking into their food.
The diners all showed surprise at what they described as 'shocking and unprecdented' becuase the restaurant was known for its apt attention to details.
Pictures showed the fallen fitting lying across tables and chairs with shattered glass everywhere.
A spokesman for the South Central Ambulance Service said an ambulance was sent to the London Street restaurant to treat up to 10 people injured after a "large" chandelier had fallen.
When paramedics assessed the affected, they saw that some were seriously.
Brasserie Blanc - chain of French-inspired restaurants - says it is investigating what cause the accident.
He explained that: "The health and safety of our guests is paramount. Our restaurants are designed and built to adhere to the strictest building regulations.
"We are thankful that nobody was seriously injured and are undertaking a thorough investigation into what might have caused the chandelier to fall."