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Man Escapes Near-Fatal Elevator Malfunction in India

3/5/2026

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  • On March 3, Vatsalbhai Pancha faced a near-fatal elevator malfunction in Valsad, India.
  • CCTV footage shows he pressed the ground floor button and leaned against the wall while waiting.
  • As he began to exit, the elevator surged upward, trapping him momentarily before he escaped unharmed.
  • The incident raises safety concerns about elevator maintenance in residential buildings.