Trapped! Terrifying Elevator Ordeal in India

Elevator Malfunction Traps Two in India: A Harrowing Account Nairobi, Kenya – May 30, 2025 – A recent video has gone viral, showing a terrifying experience of two individuals trapped in a malfunctioning elevator in India. The video, uploaded by Geoffrey Mosiria, a Chief Officer for Environment in Nairobi City County, shows the pair's struggle in the stifling heat and their desperate attempts to contact help. "We were stuck for what felt like forever," Mosiria recounts in the video, his voice strained with anxiety. "The temperature was unbearable, and we were starting to panic." The video shows the author and his companion attempting to use the elevator's emergency phone, but the connection appears to be poor, adding to their distress. The video captures the intense emotional contrast between the individuals' fear and the eventual relief when rescuers arrive. The incident highlights the importance of regular elevator maintenance and safety checks in buildings. The video's popularity underscores the widespread concern about such safety issues. The video concludes with Mosiria vowing never to use such an elevator again, emphasizing the need for better safety standards.