Video: Boy Gets Trapped in Faulty Lift in Greater Noida Society For Over an Hour

Noida: A boy was trapped for an hour in a malfunctioning lift at the Saviour GreenArch society in Greater Noida West on late Sunday night. The minor boy was eventually rescued by residents of the society, who used an iron rod to force open the lift's door.

The incident occurred in the Bisrakh police station area and has once again raised concerns over the safety of lifts in the region. A video of the incident has also surfaced and going viral. The video shows how residents and technicians pulled out the boy trapped inside the lift.

Despite the implementation of the UP Lift and Escalator Act 2024, which was introduced to prevent such incidents, cases of lifts getting stuck remain frequent in Noida high rises. 

No injuries were reported, but the incident has caused alarm among residents, who fear that the next malfunction could lead to a more serious accident. The frequency of these incidents has led to calls for stricter enforcement of safety standards and more rigorous maintenance of lift systems in residential complexes.

The authorities have been informed, and an investigation into the malfunction is expected. Residents hope that this will prompt a thorough review of elevator safety in the area to prevent further occurrences.

The incident occurred just over a month after two female house helps were trapped for more than an hour in a lift at Noida's Jaypee Greens Wish Town society in Sector 13.