IDUKKI: In a tragic incident, a merchant died in a lift accident in Kattappana. The deceased has been identified as Sunny Francis, a gold merchant. The incident occurred around 11 AM. A lift had been installed in Sunny Francis’s establishment, and an inspection of the lift was conducted earlier today. Officials from the fire force had also arrived at the scene to check the lift and had left after the inspection.
Following this, Sunny Francis entered the lift. However, the lift suddenly stopped. It then abruptly shot upward and came to a sudden halt with a jolt. Sunny, who was inside the lift at the time, sustained serious injuries. Though he was immediately taken out and rushed to the hospital, his life could not be saved.