Woman dies after hospital lift fell down in Karachi

A woman died after falling from a lift of a private hospital in Karimabad area of Karachi on Wednesday, reported 24NewsHD TV channel. 

Family members of the woman, on the other hand, said they would take legal action against the hospital administration. 

The woman, who had given birth to a child in the morning, was being carried on a stretcher into the elevator.  

When she entered the elevator, it fell down, resulting in her immediate death.     

Uncle of the woman told City21 TV channel that the incident took place due to negligence on the part of the hospital administration, and he and other family members did not need any sympathy. “We will take legal action against the hospital administration instead,” he said.   

Reporter: Jawad Asif