Hyderabad: Youth trapped in skywalk lift for nearly two hours in Uppal

A 20-year-old man was rescued after being trapped for nearly two hours in a lift at the Uppal Skywalk near Uppal Metro Station. Emergency teams and technicians conducted a late-night rescue, prompting renewed concerns over lift maintenance and safety

Hyderabad: A 20-year-old man was rescued after allegedly being trapped inside a lift at the Uppal Skywalk  on Thursday late night.
The youth, identified as Rahul from Mahabubnagar district, works at a private firm and stays in a men’s hostel in Uppal.

According to information available, after finishing his work shift, he was returning to his hostel when he used a lift at the skywalk near Uppal Metro Station at around 11 pm. The lift reportedly stopped midway, leaving him stranded inside.

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Following an alert, police, fire personnel and other officials reached the spot and took up  rescue efforts. It is learnt that difficulties in opening the lift doors delayed the operation. Rahul was eventually brought out safely with the help of a technician at around 1.15 am, which is about nearly two hours after he got trapped.

Speaking to media after the rescue, Rahul said he experienced severe distress during the ordeal and urged authorities to ensure such incidents do not recur.

Meanwhile, it is alleged that similar issues had been reported in the past. Citizens have requested authorities for stricter monitoring and regular maintenance of the skywalk lifts.