Elevator plummets five floors with woman inside in Salvador building
Quick Look
- An elevator plummeted around five floors at Condomínio Salvador Prime, in Salvador, this Tuesday (13), leaving a 40-year-old woman injured.
- Rosália Lima dos Santos was removed from the equipment, stabilized by Samu and taken to a hospital.
- Teams from the 3rd BBM also participated in the rescue.
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Why It Matters
The accident occurred at Condomínio Salvador Prime, located in the Caminho das Árvores neighborhood, in Salvador, capital of Bahia.
An elevator plummeted around five floors this Tuesday (13), at Condomínio Salvador Prime, in the Caminho das Árvores neighborhood, in the capital of Bahia. A 40-year-old woman, identified as Rosália Lima dos Santos, was in the equipment and was injured.
After being removed from the elevator, the victim was stabilized and taken by the Mobile Emergency Care Service (Samu) to a hospital in the region. There are no details about her health status.
Elevator plummets five floors with woman inside in building in Salvador — Photo: Reproduction/TV Bahia
According to TV Bahia, Rosália was trapped in the elevator shaft after the accident. People working at the site reported hearing a loud bang at the time of the fall.
Teams from the 3rd Military Fire Battalion (BBM) also participated in rescuing the victim.
Salvador Prime Condominium — Photo: Reproduction/TV Bahia
Open Questions
- What was the cause of the elevator falling?
- Does the condominium have a maintenance history on its elevators?
- What is the current health status of Rosália Lima dos Santos?
