Seven Injured as Lift Plummets from Fifth Floor in Vasai, Maharashtra

A lift in a residential building in Vasai, Maharashtra, suddenly descended from the fifth floor and crashed, injuring seven occupants, according to local authorities. The incident was reported shortly after the lift began its descent, causing panic among the passengers inside. Emergency services arrived at the scene within minutes and extracted the injured from the stalled cabin. Medical teams provided first‑aid on site and transferred the victims to nearby hospitals for further treatment. Preliminary investigations have been launched to determine whether mechanical failure or maintenance lapses caused the accident, and the building’s management has been asked to cooperate with safety officials. The lift has been taken out of service pending a thorough inspection, while the municipal corporation has reminded owners to adhere to mandatory safety checks under the Maharashtra Lift Safety Regulations.