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GMCH tragedy 50 year old staffer crushed in lift accident amid safety negligence allegations

India
Published on 28 April 2026
GMCH tragedy 50 year old staffer crushed in lift accident amid safety negligence allegations

CCTV footage reportedly captures the fatal seconds

A 50-year-old housekeeping worker, Jyoti Ahire, died after being crushed in a lift accident at Nagpur’s Government Medical College and Hospital. Campus outrage has focused on alleged safety negligence and poor lift maintenance. Authorities have initiated an inquiry to determine how the incident occurred and whether protocols were followed.

  • Housekeeping staffer Jyoti Ahire died in a lift accident at GMCH
  • Allegations of negligence and poor maintenance have triggered outrage
  • An inquiry has been launched to investigate responsibility and safety lapses
  • CCTV is reported to have recorded the fatal moments
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