In New Sangvi, Pune, India, seven individuals were trapped in a lift for nearly three hours due to a malfunction caused by overloading. The incident occurred at approximately 2:25 AM at the Shankar Plaza building near Krishna Chowk. The lift, designed for five persons, was carrying seven when it stopped between the ground and first floors. The Pimpri-Chinchwad fire brigade received a distress call at 2:38 AM and arrived within seven minutes. However, the rescue operation faced delays due to the lift's safety lock system. Fireman Pruthviraj Jaywant Powar noted that initial attempts to open the lift were unsuccessful, and technicians from the lift company could not resolve the issue. After nearly three hours of effort, all seven occupants were safely rescued around 6 AM, with no injuries reported. Officials emphasized the importance of adhering to weight limits in lifts to prevent such incidents.