Tragedy Strikes: Six-Year-Old's Fatal Elevator Accident

A six-year-old boy died following a tragic accident in an elevator shaft in Hyderabad. He became trapped between the lift and wall, suffering internal injuries, and later succumbed to suffocation. The incident raises concerns about maintenance and safety standards in apartment complexes.

A tragic incident unfolded in Hyderabad when a six-year-old boy succumbed to injuries after being trapped between an elevator shaft and a wall in an apartment complex. The boy, visiting a relative, became stuck near the first floor for over two hours before rescue efforts could reach him, authorities reported.

Personnel from the Hyderabad Disaster Response and Asset Protection Agency (HYDRAA) and the Fire Department employed gas cutters to cut through the lift frame and floor slab, eventually freeing the child. Despite their efforts, he was declared dead at a state-run hospital due to internal injuries and suffocation.

Preliminary investigations suggest a maintenance failure led to the internal door not closing properly, causing the accident. A case has been registered, and further investigations are ongoing to ensure accountability. The incident has cast a critical spotlight on safety protocols in residential buildings across the city.

(With inputs from agencies.)