{
  "id": 17405724,
  "title": "Nalasopara Lift Accident: 8 Seriously Injured After Elevator Plunges From Fifth Floor Of 7-Storey Building In Patankar Park",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/31/nalasopara-lift-accident-8-seriously-injured-after-elevator-plunges",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-31T12:33:20.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/mumbai/nalasopara-lift-accident-8-seriously-injured-after-elevator-plunges-from-fifth-floor-of-7-storey-building-in-patankar-park"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On a Saturday afternoon around noon, a tragic incident unfolded in the Nalasopara West area of Vasai, India. The elevator of a seven-story building called Dhananjay Avenue plummeted from the fifth floor to the ground floor, severely injuring eight individuals. The sudden and high-speed descent caused widespread alarm in the neighborhood.\n\nReports indicate that eight people were descending from the upper floors to the ground floor when the elevator unexpectedly plummeted. The impact of the fall resulted in a significant crash and a loud noise that alarmed residents. Swiftly responding to the commotion, residents of the building attempted to break open the elevator door to rescue the trapped victims.\n\nUpon hearing the noise, residents of the building sprang into action, working together to break open the elevator door with considerable effort. They successfully rescued the trapped individuals, who were then swiftly transported to a nearby hospital for immediate medical attention. All the injured persons are currently receiving treatment.\n\nThe residents of the building have accused the builder of negligence, stating that despite numerous complaints about the elevator's maintenance and repairs, their concerns were disregarded. They also alleged that the accident occurred due to the lift not being regularly inspected or properly maintained. Following the incident, the Nalasopara police were promptly informed and rushed to the scene to conduct an investigation. Further inquiries into the accident are ongoing by the Nalasopara police.",
  "summary": "Vasai: An incident occurred on Saturday afternoon around 12:00 PM in the Patankar Park area of Nalasopara West, where the elevator of a 7-storey building named 'Dhananjay Avenue' collapsed, leaving eight people seriously injured. The incident caused widespread panic in the locality. Elevator Plunges From Fifth Floor, Residents Rescue Trapped Victims According to reports, eight people were…",
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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."
}