Lift collapses at Mayo Hospital Lahore, injuring eight

A lift at Lahore's Mayo Hospital collapsed on Thursday, injuring eight people, according to media reports. 

The incident occurred in the hospital’s orthopaedic ward, where a total of 12 individuals were inside the lift at the time of the accident. Notably, the lift had been inaugurated just six months ago. Among the injured were hospital staff members, including three nurses who sustained leg fractures. 

Additionally, two students were also among the injured. All victims were immediately shifted to the emergency ward for medical attention.

The injured individuals have been identified as 40-year-old staff nurse Rubina Zaidi, 46-year-old Shazia Munir, 50-year-old Ashtar Rauf, 30-year-old Iram Shehzadi, 54-year-old Farhana Jabeen, 34-year-old Maryam Ramzan, 57-year-old Noreen Ameen, 50-year-old Samina Iqbal, 43-year-old Najma Parveen, 22-year-old Sonia Mumtaz, and 50-year-old Abida Parveen. 

Following the collapse, the lift was completely shut down. Provincial Health Minister Khawaja Salman Rafique has taken notice of the incident and has directed MS Professor Faisal Masood to conduct an immediate investigation.

Some time ago, a three-story under-construction building at Lahore’s Services Hospital also collapsed. 

The structure, which was undergoing renovation, suddenly caved in following a short circuit in electricity wires. Fortunately, no casualties were reported. Upon receiving news of the incident, police and rescue teams promptly arrived at the site. However, as the block was under construction and vacant, no injuries or fatalities were reported.