Elevator Incident in Munich Leaves Woman Injured

An incident recently occurred in Munich, Germany, where an 82-year-old woman sustained serious injuries after becoming trapped in an elevator, The Munich Eye reports. Reports indicate that the woman fell while attempting to enter the lift, and the elevator ascended before she could regain her footing, causing her legs to be stuck between the cabin and the shaft. Rescue operations proved to be challenging for emergency responders. After several unsuccessful attempts to extract the woman, firefighters entered the elevator cabin in order to apply additional weight in an attempt to help lower the cabin. After approximately 40 min, the woman was freed and transported to a local hospital for medical evaluation and treatment. Authorities have initiated an investigation to determine what led to the incident, which has raised concerns about elevator safety protocols and the need for regular maintenance checks to prevent similar occurrences in the future.