{
  "id": 17384833,
  "title": "Nalasopara: At Least 8 Injured After Lift Collapses From Fifth Floor Of 7-Storey Residential Building",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/31/nalasopara-at-least-8-injured-after-lift-collapses-from-fifth-floor",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-31T10:22:40.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/mumbai/nalasopara-at-least-8-injured-after-lift-collapses-from-fifth-floor-of-7-storey-residential-building"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "At least eight individuals, comprising three females, sustained injuries when an elevator plummeted from the fifth floor of a seven-story residential building in Nalasopara West, Maharashtra, on Saturday, October 31, around noon. The unfortunate incident unfolded at Dhananjay Avenue, located in the Patankar Park area. The victims, primarily residents of the building, were rushed to nearby hospitals for medical attention. ABP Majha reported that the elevator descended while occupants were inside, resulting in the injuries. Immediate assistance was provided by local residents.\n\nMLA Rajan Naik visited the scene and engaged with reporters regarding the injured. He stated that five to seven people were inside the lift when it suddenly fell. Among the injured, five to six sustained leg injuries, with the possibility of fractures. Naik mentioned that five injured individuals are present at the location, while two others were taken to Dr Farooq Shinde's hospital. Medical professionals, including an orthopaedic surgeon, are attending to the wounded. X-rays were being conducted to evaluate the extent of their injuries.\n\nThe building, Dhananjay Avenue, is a relatively new residential property, with residents having moved in approximately two years ago. Occupants have expressed their dissatisfaction, alleging that the elevator frequently malfunctioned and became stuck. Complaints about the lift's condition were reportedly raised with the builder, but no action was taken. Residents have called for a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the tragic elevator collapse.",
  "summary": "Nalasopara: Around eight people, including three women, were reportedly injured after an elevator fell from the fifth floor of a seven-storey residential building in the Patankar Park area of Nalasopara West. The incident occurred on Saturday, October 31, at Dhananjay Avenue at around 12 PM, leaving several occupants with injuries. Following the incident, the injured were rushed to nearby…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}