Hyderabad: A man who was trapped inside a lift at the Uppal Skywalk in the early hours of Thursday, June 11, was safely rescued by emergency personnel following a prompt response from authorities.
According to officials, the incident came to light at around 12:40 a.m. when passersby noticed that a man was stuck inside the lift and immediately alerted the police.
Acting swiftly, personnel from the Police Disaster Response Force and the Fire Department rushed to the spot and launched a rescue operation. Using specialised tools, the rescue teams forced open the lift doors and safely brought the man out.
The incident attracted considerable public attention, with a large number of people gathering at the location to witness the rescue operation.
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The rescued man was examined by medical personnel and was found to be safe. After a precautionary medical check-up, he was allowed to return home.
The cause of the lift malfunction is yet to be ascertained. Authorities are expected to inspect the lift and review safety measures to prevent similar incidents in the future.
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