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Rival firms battle it out with bulldozers on street in northern China
At least six diggers from two companies involved in cutthroat competition for clients took part in clashes, according to mainland media reports
Bullldozers clashing in Hebei province on Saturday. Photo: Sina.com
Workers from two rival firms have fought out a street battle in northern China using bulldozers, according to mainland media reports.
A video of the incident shot by a witness and posted online showed at least six diggers clashing with each other in Xingtang county in Hebei province on Saturday.
An unnamed source told the Chongqing Morning Post that the clashes were between bulldozer drivers working for two truck service firms who were in intense competition for clients.
The video shows two drivers striking each other’s diggers with the shovels on the front of their vehicles.
It is not clear what sparked the confrontation, but it soon escalated as other drivers got involved.
At least two bulldozers were toppled over on to their sides.
WATCH: Bulldozer battle in northern China
The whole street is soon clouded in dust in the video as the bulldozers grapple with each other.
The fight only came to a halt when the police arrived.
Police at the scene after the clashes had ended. Photo: Sina.com
Scores of onlookers were spotted watching the street battle.
Several people were said to be injured during the confrontation and vehicles damaged.