Mechanic Injured in India Elevator Accident

A mechanic lost his legs after getting stuck in a hotel elevator in Attapur, Hyderabad, India, while repairing it, The Siasat Daily reports. The incident occurred when the mechanic was on a rescue mission to save a police officer who got stuck in the lift. The police officer was attending a dinner in the building when he got stuck in the lift on the first floor. The mechanic rescued the officer from the lift and began repair work when he got stuck and his legs were crushed. Other workers who accompanied him were able to take him to a nearby hospital. The police have registered a case and an investigation into the case is underway.