Surprise Escape: Three Shoppers Rescued from Stuck Lift at Junction 10
What started as a simple mall outing turned into a real-life rescue drama for three unsuspecting shoppers at Junction 10 on Tuesday, April 26.
The Elevator Mishap
- The lift halted abruptly between the second and fourth floors, skipping the third entirely.
- Power supply to the elevator failed, leaving the trapped shoppers stuck.
- Inspections revealed no way to restore the lift’s electricity on site.
Who Came to the Rescue?
The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) summoned the elite Disaster Assistance and Rescue Team (DART) at 1 Woodlands Road around 5:10 p.m., ready to act fast.
A Technical Trick to Lower the Rescuers
- DART used a system of pulleys and ropes to rappel down the lift shaft.
- Two rescuers descended from the fourth floor, accessed the shaft through a special hatch.
- Each trapped individual was secured in a rescue harness.
The Lift-Off Procedure
- Using a Power Ascender—a portable, battery‑powered winch—rescued shoppers were hauled up safely.
- Once above the shaft, a ladder was used to carry them out of the elevator car.
Post‑Rescue Care
- An SCDF ambulance crew checked the trio for injuries and overall wellbeing.
- All three decided not to go to the hospital for further assessment.
For the full event and visual proof, check the SCDF Facebook post for the rescue operation.
— By [email protected], originally published by SCDF news coverage.
