EM – A serious elevator accident occurred this morning (July 19, 2025) at a private residential construction site in Yen So Ward, Hanoi (formerly part of Hoang Mai District), resulting in one fatality at the scene.
According to initial reports from the site, the elevator was being installed as part of a renovation project for a private home. At the time of the incident, the elevator was still under installation and had not yet undergone inspection or been handed over for use. The elevator shaft was left unprotected and uncovered.
Scene of the incident
Eyewitnesses at the site reported that early in the morning, the homeowner (the victim) returned from breakfast and began painting the elevator frame and cleaning the pit area. During this time, the elevator car descended unexpectedly and fatally crushed him.
Images from the scene show an elevator under installation, with the shaft left exposed.
At around 7:30 a.m., a stone cladding worker arrived at the site and noticed a fan running and blowing air into the elevator shaft, but saw no one nearby. He then approached to take a closer look and discovered the victim crushed beneath the elevator in the pit. He immediately raised the alarm. At the time of the incident, no representatives from the elevator installation company were present.
Authorities are currently investigating the cause of the accident. Elevator Magazine will continue to follow and update this story in subsequent reports.
This tragedy once again raises alarms about safety practices during elevator installation and construction, especially at private residences and renovation projects.
In response to the growing number of elevator-related incidents in recent times, the Vietnam Elevator Association is coordinating with the Fire and Rescue Police Department to strengthen the operations of the Elevator Emergency Response Center. The Center is also actively involved in training programs focused on elevator rescue operations.
The Center will function as a rapid response unit, providing technical support and on-site rescue in elevator-related emergencies. In addition, the Association is calling on industry enterprises to voluntarily participate in building a professional, effective support network to enhance public safety.
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