Most of us see manhole covers on a daily basis and don't give them too much thought. One family in Birmingham, UK, however, will likely do their best to avoid walking near them in the future after a terrifying incident.

Most of us see manhole covers on a daily basis and don't give them too much thought. One family in Birmingham, UK, however, will likely do their best to avoid walking near them in the future after a terrifying incident.

Surveillance footage from a nearby business captured the explosion which left a gaping, uncovered hole in the ground.

The two adults were slightly ahead of the toddler when the manhole cover shot into the air. The child was inches from it and quickly ran to her family after the blast.

According to the Divine Collections store owner whose camera recorded the incident, the little girl was crying after the explosion and the man was doing his best to comfort her.

Fortunately the family wasn't hurt. Utility companies have been alerted of what happene