Kerala man missing for two days found trapped in hospital lift
Police said the man went to the hospital for a medical checkup
Thiruvananthapuram: A 59-year-old man from Kerala, India, was stuck in a hospital lift for two days after going for a check-up at the Government Medical College Hospital in Thiruvananthapuram.
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According to media reports, the incident took place in the OPD Block lift, where Ravindra Nair, a resident of Thiruvananthapuram, was trapped from Saturday until he was rescued on Monday morning by a routine operator.
Police reported that Nair visited the hospital for a medical checkup. According to them, "Nair entered the lift to go to the first floor but claims it descended and then wouldn't open. He shouted for help, but no one responded, and his phone was also switched off."
Due to his phone being switched off, prompting his family to file a missing person report on Sunday night.
State Health Minister Veena George ordered an investigation, leading to the suspension of three staff members: two lift operators and a duty sergeant. Hospital officials, unaware of the situation until Monday, are taking disciplinary action against the responsible staff. They claim the lift was rarely used.