Child's 20-Minute Elevator Nightmare: Dispatcher's Response Under Fire

Child Stuck in Elevator for 20 Minutes; Dispatcher's Response Sparks Outrage A disturbing incident occurred in an unnamed location in Belarus on May 31, 2025. A young child became trapped in an elevator for 20 minutes, and their experience highlights significant issues with elevator safety and emergency response. The video, which has gained traction online, shows the child's repeated attempts to contact the dispatcher for assistance. Throughout the video, the child's distress is palpable. They repeatedly press the elevator buttons, clearly frustrated and anxious. At one point, the child exclaims in Russian, "This is the dispatcher? I've been stuck here for 20 minutes going up and down!" Later, their frustration boils over into angry words, reflecting the helplessness of their situation. The dispatcher's responses, also captured in the video, are notably unhelpful and lack empathy. The child's pleas for help are met with dismissive comments and a lack of urgency. This lack of responsiveness raises serious concerns about the adequacy of emergency protocols in place. The video concludes with the child finally freed from the elevator, but the incident leaves a lingering sense of concern. It underscores the need for improved safety measures and more responsive emergency services in buildings to prevent similar incidents from occurring in the future.