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Six members of former MP's family faint after being trapped in Delhi lift for an hour
✍️ India Today
🗓 02 Oct 2026, 03:02 AM
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A lift in Delhi malfunctioned, leaving a former MP's family inside for nearly 60 minutes, during which six members lost consciousness.
A residential lift in Delhi stopped working, confining six members of a former Member of Parliament's family for close to an hour. The mechanical failure was reported shortly after the family entered the elevator, and rescue teams were dispatched to the building.
According to witnesses, the trapped individuals began to feel light‑headed as the situation prolonged, and six of them eventually fainted. Emergency medical personnel arrived on site and provided first aid before the lift was manually freed.
The building management confirmed that the lift will undergo a thorough safety inspection before being put back into service. No serious injuries were reported, and the family members were taken to a nearby hospital for observation. Authorities have urged residents to report any lift irregularities promptly to prevent similar incidents.
According to witnesses, the trapped individuals began to feel light‑headed as the situation prolonged, and six of them eventually fainted. Emergency medical personnel arrived on site and provided first aid before the lift was manually freed.
The building management confirmed that the lift will undergo a thorough safety inspection before being put back into service. No serious injuries were reported, and the family members were taken to a nearby hospital for observation. Authorities have urged residents to report any lift irregularities promptly to prevent similar incidents.