Elderly Man Rescued After 1 Hour Trapped in Ahmedabad Lift

A dramatic rescue unfolded in Ahmedabad's Mithakhali area on Monday morning when a 68-year-old man became trapped inside a lift. The lift at Urvashi Flats malfunctioned around 8 AM, leaving the elderly occupant stranded between the ground and first floors for approximately one hour.

The Ahmedabad Fire and Emergency Services (AFES) team from Navrangpura fire station responded swiftly to the alert. Initial attempts to access the lift by demolishing a wall were deemed unsafe. Fire officials then coordinated with lift maintenance staff to open the lift from above.

A brave firefighter was lowered into the shaft using ropes to secure the trapped man. After careful maneuvering, including the use of a small ladder, the man was successfully pulled to safety. He sustained no serious injuries, concluding the hour-long ordeal.