3 injured after lift brakes fail, reaches top floor smashing roof in Noida high-rise

This is the second time in less than a year that a lift at Paras Tierea Society in Noida has malfunctioned.

After the incident, the residents gathered on the premises after coming down using the stairs as both lifts of the tower were closed. (Express Photo)After the incident, the residents gathered on the premises after coming down using the stairs as both lifts of the tower were closed. (Express Photo)

A lift of a high-rise in Noida shot upward and crashed to the top floor of the building injuring three people after its brakes failed on Sunday night.

According to officials, three people inside the lift received injuries after the lift brakes malfunctioned at Paras Tierea Society in Sector 137, Noida. They said the lift was on the fourth floor of Tower 5 when its brakes failed and it ascended rapidly to reach the 25th floor. The roof of the tower was damaged because of the impact.

“Due to a technical fault, the lift came down with a jerk and went upward. All the people in the lift were taken out safely. The police force along with the station-in-charge was present at the spot,” said the police in a statement.

Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/delhi/3-injured-after-lift-brakes-fail-reaches-top-floor-smashing-roof-in-noida-high-rise-9324996/

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