Video: Lift at Mumbai building plunges six floors, 14 people trapped for 3 hours

A lift carrying 14 people, including four children, plunged six floors in Mumbai's Nehru Nagar and left them trapped for nearly three hours. Police are now examining whether overloading, poor maintenance or a technical fault triggered the malfunction.14 people were trapped inside a lift in a Mumbai buildingFourteen people, including four children, were trapped inside a lift for nearly three hours after it plunged six floors in a multi-storey building in Mumbai's Nehru Nagar area.The incident took place at the Mass Metropolis building after a birthday celebration on the 14th floor. The group boarded the lift to go downstairs after the party; however, it got stuck when it malfunctioned during its descent.According to the account, the lift was moving normally until it reached the sixth floor. It then suffered a sudden jolt and began dropping rapidly, plunging several floors before coming to a halt just above the ground floor.The sudden fall triggered panic inside the cabin, with passengers screaming and falling against one another as the lift dropped. The cabin eventually came to a halt just above the ground floor. However, the ordeal did not end there.14 PEOPLE TRAPPED INSIDE LIFTThe passengers remained trapped inside the lift after it stopped. They activated the emergency alarm and called for help as people outside tried to open the doors. The locked doors could not be opened despite attempts made by others in the building. With the passengers still trapped inside, police and fire officials were alerted.Firefighters reached the building and began a rescue operation using cutters and hydraulic equipment to gain access to the lift.The operation continued for nearly three hours before the rescue team managed to free all 14 passengers.The people who were brought out were visibly shaken after the ordeal. The four children inside the lift were also rescued safely.POLICE PROBE CAUSE OF LIFT MALFUNCTIONFollowing the incident, the local police have begun an investigation and are examining what caused the lift to suddenly plunge.One of the aspects being examined is whether the lift was carrying passengers beyond its permitted capacity.Police are also expected to examine the lift's passenger and weight capacity, maintenance records, safety audits and other technical aspects.It is not yet clear whether overloading, a maintenance lapse or a technical fault caused the incident. The exact cause will be established after the investigation.- Ends