The video will start in 8 Cancel

News, views and top stories in your inbox. Don't miss our must-read newsletter Sign up Thank you for subscribing We have more newsletters Show me See our privacy notice Invalid Email

This is the moment a hotel security guard shot dead a receptionist by accident.

The worker was about to start his shift when he was handed the gun and unwittingly pulled the trigger without realising the safety was off, according to reports.

The tragedy was said to have taken place at the Boudl Hotel in Sanaa, Yemen.

Distressing footage, uploaded to Live Leak , shows the guard being handed the gun at the hotel camera by a female member of staff.

Anguished screams are heard seconds later as the gun goes off, and both people fall to the ground.

The injured man staggers to his feet momentarily but loses his balance while panicked shrieks are heard.

Bystanders are then seen rushing to help the receptionist who appears to be bleeding heavily from the chest.

Panic breaks out as the man appears to receive emergency treatment on the hotel floor, which is covered in blood.

The security guard is then carried out of reception while the receptionist was declared dead at the scene, Uno TV reported.

It is believed the shooting took place last Wednesday, according to the date captured on the hotel's CCTV.

Mirror Online have contacted Boudl Group for comment.