Andhra woman dies in freak accident after elevator moves with door open
A woman died in a horrifying lift accident in Ongole on Sunday. The elevator at Surya Towers allegedly moved down suddenly with its door open. The victim, Vanitha, was caught off guard and suffered severe injuries. She was rushed to the hospital but succumbed to her injuries later. A video of the incident has gone viral on social media.
Vijayawada witnessed a tragic elevator accident on Sunday that left a 50-year-old woman named Vanitha dead. The unfortunate incident took place at Surya Towers in Ongole. Vanitha, along with her daughter and grandson, entered the lift. While the daughter and grandson managed to exit the elevator safely, Vanitha was trapped inside when the doors remained open.
The elevator suddenly began descending, leaving Vanitha with no time to react. She tried to escape the moving lift but unfortunately became trapped and suffered severe injuries. Rescuers quickly arrived at the scene and managed to save her, transporting her to a hospital for treatment. However, her condition worsened, and she sadly passed away.
The distressing footage of the incident quickly spread across social media, highlighting the critical need for proper lift maintenance and safety measures.
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