Pune: Lift Collapses in Wagholi Residential Building, Six People Safe but Residents Demand Action
Pune, September 16, 2025: A major scare occured in Pune’s Wagholi area on Monday evening when a lift inside a residential building suddenly collapsed, trapping six people inside. The lift, which was carrying two women, two men, and two children, plunged as soon as it reached one of the floors. Thankfully, all six walked out with minor injuries, but the incident has left residents shaken.
The terrifying moment was caught on CCTV and the video quickly went viral. It shows the lift losing control and dropping rapidly before crashing. Despite the severity of the fall, no one was seriously hurt, something many are calling a miracle.
🚨 Breaking: Lift suddenly collapses inside an apartment building in Wagholi, Pune! 😱 Six people – including kids – trapped but all safe ✅ Residents demand strict safety checks & action against the builder 🚧🏢 #Pune #Wagholi #LiftAccident #SafetyFirst #BreakingNews #punenews… pic.twitter.com/0bdQSMYAHx
— PuneNow (@itspunenow) September 16, 2025
The incident has raised serious questions about building safety. Society members have accused the builder of gross negligence, pointing to lapses in maintenance and safety protocols. A formal complaint has been filed with the police, and residents are demanding immediate action.
“There must be regular inspections and timely repairs. Safety checks cannot be ignored anymore,” said one resident. Many others in the community are worried that such accidents could turn deadly if preventive measures aren’t enforced.
The incident has sparked wider conversations about lift maintenance across housing societies in the city. Authorities are being urged to ensure that safety protocols are strictly followed, and accountability measures are put in place to prevent future accidents.
