A 50-year-old woman named Vanitha died after a horrific lift accident in Andhra Pradesh’s Prakasam district. The incident reportedly took place at a residential building when the elevator suddenly started moving downward. At the time, the lift doors were still open and Vanitha was preparing to step outside. She became trapped during the sudden movement and suffered serious injuries. Despite being rushed to a hospital, she later died while undergoing treatment.
Woman Trapped As Lift Suddenly Moves
According to reports, Vanitha was travelling in the elevator with her daughter and grandson. Her daughter and grandson had already stepped out when the lift unexpectedly began moving. Vanitha was about to exit when the sudden movement caught her off guard. She reportedly tried to get out but became trapped inside the moving elevator. The incident left her critically injured and residents immediately rushed to help.
A video of the shocking incident has since surfaced online and is drawing attention on social media. The footage reportedly captures the moment Vanitha became trapped as the lift moved unexpectedly. Her young grandson can also be seen rushing back towards her after noticing the accident. Other residents quickly gathered at the spot and helped rescue the injured woman. She was then taken to a hospital for emergency medical treatment.
Police Probe Lift Safety And Maintenance
Although Vanitha initially received medical treatment, her condition reportedly deteriorated. She eventually succumbed to the injuries sustained in the elevator accident. Following the incident, police registered a case and began investigating the circumstances surrounding the lift malfunction. Officials are examining whether a technical fault caused the elevator to move with its doors open. They are also checking the building’s maintenance and safety inspection records.
The accident has once again raised concerns about elevator safety in residential buildings. Police are expected to determine whether the lift had undergone regular servicing and mandatory safety checks. A similar lift malfunction was previously reported in Gujarat’s Valsad, where a man narrowly escaped serious injury. In that case, a lift suddenly moved upward as he was stepping out. Such incidents have highlighted the need for regular maintenance and strict safety checks for elevators.