accidents
Woman Dies in Apartment Elevator Accident in Türkiye
A woman was killed after her apartment building’s elevator plunged from the seventh floor to the basement on September 30 in Tarsus, Türkiye, outlets including People report. She was leaving...
Boy Dies in “Old and Poorly Maintained” Elevator in India
A 12-year-old boy died as a result of becoming trapped between the third and fourth floors in an elevator residents said was "old and poorly maintained" at an apartment building...
Woman Critically Injured in Washington, D.C., Elevator Incident
A woman who uses a wheelchair and has a service dog suffered critical injuries as a result of her arm becoming trapped in a freight elevator door at her nine-story...
10 Injured in Chain-Reaction Escalator Fall in Hong Kong
Ten elderly people were injured in a chain-reaction escalator fall at a mall in Hong Kong on September 21, The Standard is among outlets to report. A woman fell at...
58-Year-Old Man Dies in Kosovo Elevator Mishap
A 58-year-old man died in Ferizaj, Kosovo, on August 27 as a result of trying to release his wife from an elevator that had stalled during a power outage, Express...
Man in Japan Dies When Head Gets Stuck in Elevator Door
A 55-year-old man employed by an automotive factory in Osaka, Japan, died at work as a result of his head becoming stuck in an elevator door on August 21, Japan...
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...
MOU Signed in Korea To Promote Elevator Safety
The Korea Elevator Safety Authority (KoELSA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Ministry of Public Administration and Security and a designated inspection agency to jointly promote elevator safety,...
Lagos Hospital Elevator Not Replaced Two Years After Fatality
Two years after a faulty elevator claimed the life of a young doctor at the General Hospital, Odan, Lagos Island, the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) Lagos State Chapter has decried...
90-Year-Old Woman Dies After Falling on Escalator in U.K.
A 90-year-old woman died from complications after falling on an escalator inside a busy shopping center in Swansea, Wales, U.K., the Express reported on August 6. The woman suffered lacerations...
