Panvel Railway Station Lift Collapses; Four Passengers Trapped for 10 Minutes Before Rescue
Panvel Railway Station Lift Collapses; Four Passengers Trapped for 10 Minutes Before Rescue
A brief scare unfolded at Panvel station after a lift on Platform 7 suddenly collapsed, trapping four people inside before emergency teams rescued them within minutes.
Panic gripped Panvel railway station in Navi Mumbai on Monday morning after a lift on Platform Number 7 reportedly malfunctioned and suddenly collapsed, trapping four passengers inside.
The incident took place during busy morning hours when the station was crowded with office-goers and travellers, leading to chaos in the area. Witnesses said the malfunction created fear among commuters nearby as passengers remained trapped inside the elevator.
Railway authorities, police personnel and emergency response teams rushed to the spot immediately after receiving the alert. A rescue operation was launched, and all four trapped passengers were safely brought out in around 10 minutes.
Officials said no injuries were reported in the incident, and all passengers were rescued safely. Quick action by the response teams helped prevent a major mishap.
The sudden malfunction has raised concerns over maintenance and safety checks of lifts installed at railway stations. Several commuters questioned whether regular inspections are being carried out for such passenger facilities.
Railway officials have ordered an inquiry to determine the exact cause of the malfunction. The probe is expected to examine whether the incident was caused by a technical failure or lapses in maintenance.
Panvel railway station is one of the key transport hubs in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region, serving major Harbour and Central line routes. It is also expected to play an important connectivity role for the upcoming Navi Mumbai International Airport.
The incident has once again brought focus on commuter safety infrastructure at high-footfall railway stations, with passengers demanding stricter preventive checks to avoid similar accidents in future.
