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Woman dies after lift moves with gate open in Andhra Pradesh
A woman named Vanitha died after being trapped in an elevator at Surya Towers Apartments in Ongole, Andhra Pradesh. She had entered the lift with her daughter and grandson. After her daughter…
A woman named Vanitha died after being trapped in an elevator at Surya Towers Apartments in Ongole, Andhra Pradesh. She had entered the lift with her daughter and grandson. After her daughter and grandson stepped out on their floor, the lift suddenly began moving down while its gate was still open, trapping Vanitha as she tried to exit.
Residents of the society rescued her and she was rushed to a hospital, but she later succumbed to her injuries. A video of the incident has gone viral on social media, raising concerns about lift safety in residential buildings.
Indian Opinion Analysis
Elevator accidents in Indian residential buildings, while not common, often stem from poor maintenance and lack of periodic safety audits. The Bureau of Indian Standards has guidelines for lift installation and maintenance, but compliance is uneven across states. Residents of older apartment complexes are especially vulnerable as lifts may not meet current safety codes. The next step for authorities would be an inspection of the building's lift and a review of maintenance records, which could lead to penalties for the apartment's management if negligence is found.
Source: hindustantimes.com
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