Children and two adults were trapped inside a faulty lift for nearly an hour at Himalaya Pride Society in Greater Noida. The lift stopped due to a technical issue and had no working fan. All were later rescued safely. A viral video showed the cramped conditions inside. The incident has raised fresh concerns over lift safety in high-rise societies.
A group of children got stuck inside a malfunctioning lift at Himalaya Pride Society in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. The incident happened on March 27 when the children had gone to a flat for a Kanjak invitation. Along with the children, a man and a woman were also trapped inside the lift. Reports said they remained stuck for nearly an hour without proper ventilation, as the fan inside the lift was not working.
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Rescue after tense wait
After some time, the lift operator managed to open the doors and safely rescue everyone inside. No injuries were reported in the incident. Police later confirmed that the lift was shut down after the rescue. Officials also said that the situation at the spot was under control and there was no law and order issue.
Video shows panic and cramped space
A video of the incident has gone viral on social media. The footage shows people outside trying to force open the lift doors.
When the doors finally open, several children can be seen inside the small space, making it clear how cramped the lift was. This raised concerns about how difficult the situation could have been for those trapped inside.
In the viral video, a person is also heard saying that other lifts in the building were under repair at the time, which may have added to the problem.