Tragic Death of 7-Year-Old Boy in Pune Lift Incident
Pune tragedy: 7-year-old boy dies after getting trapped in lift
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A seven-year-old boy tragically died after becoming trapped in a lift at a residential building in Nimbaj Nagar, Pune, India. His father discovered him after searching when the child didn't return from playing outside. An investigation is underway to determine the circumstances of the incident.
- 01The boy, Shivansh Dhoot, was playing near his home when he went missing.
- 02His father, Shailesh Dhoot, recounted the horrifying moment they found him trapped in the lift.
- 03Fire brigade and police responded quickly to the scene after the incident was reported.
- 04An accidental death case has been filed at Sinhgad Road Police Station.
- 05This incident follows a similar lift collapse in Mumbai earlier this year that injured five people.
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In a tragic incident in Nimbaj Nagar, Pune, a seven-year-old boy named Shivansh Dhoot died after getting trapped in a lift at his residential building. The incident occurred on Monday when Shivansh went out to play but failed to return home. His father, Shailesh Dhoot, began searching for him after his daughter reported he hadn't reached the playground. During the search, the mother noticed the lift was stuck and found Shivansh trapped between the lift and the passage below. Emergency services, including the fire brigade and police, arrived promptly but were unable to save him. An accidental death case has been registered at Sinhgad Road Police Station, and an investigation is ongoing to determine the exact circumstances surrounding the incident. This tragic event highlights safety concerns regarding lifts in residential buildings, echoing a similar incident in February in Mumbai where five people were injured due to a lift collapse.
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This incident raises serious concerns about lift safety in residential buildings, prompting families to reconsider safety measures.
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