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Elevator Malfunctions, Shoots Man 31 Floors Up at High Speed
Posted on 6/8/14 at 9:10 pm
Posted on 6/8/14 at 9:10 pm
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The elevator shot upwards around 80kph (50mph) and hit the top of the building at the 31st floor. The man remains in a serious condition in hospital.
The next time you ride in an elevator, you will think of this clip. A man in Santiago, Chile was seriously injured this weekend when a malfunctioning elevator went up more than 30 stories in less than 15 seconds. It then smashed into the roof of the building. Rescue workers had to pry his body out of the runaway elevator. Thankfully, he's alive in a local hospital.
Posted on 6/8/14 at 9:11 pm to Bunta
I'll remember this next time I'm in the 3rd world.
Posted on 6/8/14 at 9:11 pm to Bunta
I would need a new pair of pants for sure.
Posted on 6/8/14 at 9:13 pm to Bunta
I already have an elevator phobia.
Posted on 6/8/14 at 9:14 pm to TigerPox
I'm surprised it didn't just go through the roof and keep on going.
Posted on 6/8/14 at 9:15 pm to Bunta
Do they have the same elevator standards and inspections that they do here? I doubt it.
Posted on 6/8/14 at 9:15 pm to The Boat
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I'll remember this next time I'm in the 3rd world
Posted on 6/8/14 at 9:15 pm to TigerPox
quote:I really, really, wish this would have happened to you.
I already have an elevator phobia.
Posted on 6/8/14 at 9:17 pm to genuineLSUtiger
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I'm surprised it didn't just go through the roof and keep on going.
I mean, charlie and mr. wonka did that and were fine
Posted on 6/8/14 at 9:19 pm to Bunta
Dude would get pummeled to the floor, then shot up to the ceiling, then fall 7 feet to the floor again. Dang.
Posted on 6/8/14 at 9:20 pm to ksayetiger
My phobia was always the elevator brakes failing and dropping like a rock at 50 mph.
Posted on 6/8/14 at 9:20 pm to genuineLSUtiger
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I'm surprised it didn't just go through the roof and keep on going.
That dude did not look like Willy Wonka...
Posted on 6/8/14 at 9:23 pm to genuineLSUtiger
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My phobia was always the elevator brakes failing and dropping like a rock at 50 mph.
Same here. They have shocks or springs in the pit to reduce some of the impact but still, screw that.
Posted on 6/8/14 at 9:27 pm to RogerTheShrubber
No shocks, but the do have springs but they are not the designed
for situations like this. They are only for making the stop at the bottom floor more comfortable.
for situations like this. They are only for making the stop at the bottom floor more comfortable.
Posted on 6/8/14 at 9:32 pm to Bunta
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A man in Santiago, Chile was seriously injured this weekend when a malfunctioning elevator went up more than 30 stories in less than 15 seconds. It then smashed into the roof of the building. Rescue workers had to pry his body out of the runaway elevator. Thankfully, he's alive in a local hospital.
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