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Worker Falls Through Lift Shaft, Critically Injured in Dibrugarh Apartment
✍️ India Today NE
🗓 22 Aug 2026, 05:11 AM
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A construction worker suffered critical injuries after plunging into a lift shaft at a residential building in Dibrugarh, Assam.
A construction worker fell into the lift shaft of a multi‑storey apartment building in Dibrugarh, Assam, and was rushed to hospital in a critical condition.
Emergency services were alerted immediately after the incident and arrived at the scene within minutes, extracting the worker with the help of rescue equipment.
Medical officials confirmed that the victim is undergoing intensive care treatment, but details of the exact injuries have not been released.
Local authorities have launched an inquiry to determine the cause of the accident and to assess safety compliance of the building's lift system.
The incident has raised concerns among residents about lift maintenance standards in the region.
Emergency services were alerted immediately after the incident and arrived at the scene within minutes, extracting the worker with the help of rescue equipment.
Medical officials confirmed that the victim is undergoing intensive care treatment, but details of the exact injuries have not been released.
Local authorities have launched an inquiry to determine the cause of the accident and to assess safety compliance of the building's lift system.
The incident has raised concerns among residents about lift maintenance standards in the region.