Traffic and people get smothered by a huge runaway “moon balloon” in China

The approach of Typhoon Meranti in east China has led to a giant inflatable moon breaking free and going on a squashy rampage.

Huge moon balloon blown away in Fuzhou, E China, as #TyphoonMeranti approaches. Moonless #MidAutumnFestival? pic.twitter.com/5YqrYAuRdk

— China Xinhua News (@XHNews) September 14, 2016

It’s reminiscent of the scenes from last October, when a giant inflatable pumpkin also broke free of its earthly shackles and made a bid for freedom.

And don’t forget the huge blowup Minion that terrorised motorists in Dublin last year.