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14-year-old dies after head trapped between lift and iron bars at home
✍️ Bhaskar English
🗓 29 Sep 2026, 10:31 PM
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A 14-year-old child died when her head became caught between a lift and iron bars while leaving her house, according to reports.
A teenage girl, aged 14, lost her life after her head was caught between a residential lift and adjoining iron bars as she stepped out of her home. The tragic incident was reported by local media, which highlighted the severity of the entrapment that led to fatal injuries.
According to initial statements, the child was attempting to leave the house when the lift door closed, causing her head to be squeezed between the moving lift and a set of iron bars installed nearby. Emergency services were called to the scene, but the victim could not be revived.
Local police have opened an investigation to determine the exact circumstances and whether safety standards were breached. Authorities are also urging residents to inspect similar installations to prevent comparable accidents.
The incident has sparked concerns about the safety of lifts in residential complexes, especially where ancillary structures like iron bars are positioned close to moving parts. Officials have indicated that safety audits may be conducted in the area to ensure compliance with building codes.
According to initial statements, the child was attempting to leave the house when the lift door closed, causing her head to be squeezed between the moving lift and a set of iron bars installed nearby. Emergency services were called to the scene, but the victim could not be revived.
Local police have opened an investigation to determine the exact circumstances and whether safety standards were breached. Authorities are also urging residents to inspect similar installations to prevent comparable accidents.
The incident has sparked concerns about the safety of lifts in residential complexes, especially where ancillary structures like iron bars are positioned close to moving parts. Officials have indicated that safety audits may be conducted in the area to ensure compliance with building codes.