Elderly man dies after being trapped in home lift

A 75-year-old man died after his head became trapped in a home lift in Kadammanitta, Kerala. Authorities suspect a power outage caused the lift to stop, and it resumed movement unexpectedly when power was restored.
Why it matters
The incident highlights safety concerns regarding the installation and maintenance of customized residential lifts.
A 75-year-old man died after his head was trapped in a customized lift at his house near Kadammanitta here on Wednesday (July 8, 2026).
The article is a factual report on a tragic accident without sensationalism.
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