Baby's Elevator Nightmare: Quick Thinking Saves the Day

0:00On March 15, a baby's arm got trapped in an elevator door at a housing society in Puna, Maharashtra on March 7. CCTV footage showed the young child reaching out just as the doors closed, catching the tiny hand in the gap. People inside the elevator tried to hit the stop button and pry the doors open manually. Hearing the cries, residents outside rushed over, shouting for help and joining the frantic effort to halt the lift. Panic spread quickly through the building, but neighbors work together in the chaos. The child screams echoed as everyone pushed to free the arm during those tense moments. After about two minutes of struggle, the baby pulled free with no serious injuries. Locals confirmed the tot was unharmed, bringing huge relief to the shaking crowd. Residents are now calling on management for a full inspection of the elevator safety systems to avoid any repeat close calls.