Camera crew captures quake terror

May 12 - A Japanese camera crew captured the panic and confusion at Chengdu airport following the massive earthquake on Monday (May 12) that has killed over 12,000 people.

Chaos struck the departure terminal of Chengdu airport just as the TV Tokyo crew were in the departure lobby. Their footage shows scared and distressed people as the tremor rocked the large terminal building.

Passengers on all planes were told to evacuate and found themselves walking on the tarmac. In the terminal, security guards raced around ordering everyone out of the building before closing down the airport

Nearby residents also took to the streets, fearing more aftershocks.