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17 trapped in lift at Chennai's Puzhuthivakkam MRTS station; rescued after 2 hours

Seventeen passengers, including four children, were trapped for two hours in a lift at Puzhuthivakkam MRTS station, just weeks after its inauguration. Emergency contacts failed, forcing them to call for help. Fire and police services rescued everyone safely. Passengers expressed anger over alleged negligence, while railway officials cited overcrowding as the cause.

31 Mar 2026 2:31 am