Second Elevator Mishap Sparks Safety Concerns in Greece

A second elevator malfunction has been reported within days at “Gennimatas” Hospital in Athens, sparking renewed concern over safety standards in Greek public hospitals, tovima.com reports. According to reports, the latest incident occurred when a hospital employee attempted to transport a patient in a wheelchair. The elevator became stuck between two floors, leaving both the staff member and the patient temporarily trapped. Officials are now questioning how such failures can occur despite legal requirements for maintenance and certification. The hospital complies with regulations, paying for regular maintenance and holding the necessary certification, according to officials. The latest malfunction follows another serious incident just days earlier when an elevator in the same hospital suddenly dropped from the third floor after a staff member managed to exit the cabin.