{
  "id": 2162373,
  "title": "Woman dies as lift falls while stepping out at Ongole apartment",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/20/woman-dies-as-lift-falls-while-stepping-out-at-ongole-apartment",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-20T15:25:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Hindu",
    "slug": "the-hindu",
    "url": "https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/woman-dies-after-lift-accident-in-ongole-apartment/article71368910.ece"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A 45-year-old woman named Vanitha died in Ongole after being trapped between her apartment's lift and the floor while trying to exit on Sunday night. The incident happened at Sai Surya Enclave in Vidyut Colony, Mamidipalem, Gaddalagunta. Vanitha, a resident of the apartment, entered the lift with her daughter and grandson. Both her daughter and grandson managed to step out after reaching their destination, but Vanitha attempted to leave when the lift suddenly began descending. In a desperate effort, she jumped towards the corridor, but got caught between the floor edge as the lift's gate closed on her. Her daughter screamed for help and kept pressing the lift's call button. A passerby ran in and attempted to pull her free. The woman's body was rushed to RIMS Hospital, where she succumbed to her injuries. Doctors stated that she had suffered a heart attack during treatment. Despite the family not registering a complaint, the police were informed about the incident.",
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  "key_points": [
    "45-year-old Vanitha dies in lift incident in Ongole",
    "Daughter and grandson escape as lift descends",
    "Woman suffers heart attack during rescue attempts"
  ],
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}