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Woman stuck in lift for 40 minutes at Shelly Beach complex

It is unclear if the lift stopped working due to loadshedding, or just before it began.

January 27, 2023
Shona Aylward Less than a minute
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An elderly woman on crutches was stuck in a lift for about 40 minutes at a complex in Shelly Beach at about 11:00 today.

With temperatures reaching 28 degrees by midday, the alarm was raised about the woman’s situation.

Chantell Botha of KwaZulu Private Ambulance Service said they responded to the scene, along with Ray Nkonyeni Fire and Rescue services who opened the lift using specialised tools.

“The woman was assessed but did not require hospitalisation,” she confirmed.

It is unclear if the lift stopped working due to loadshedding, or just before it began.

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January 27, 2023
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Shona Aylward is a vastly experienced journalist working as a senior reporter. Aside from her extensive community involvement and story writing, she is also involved in creative page layout, and the various media platforms. Shona began her career with Caxton at the Southlands Sun. Previous to this she worked in the marketing industry for surf magazines. Shona is a renown 'greenie' and champions environmental causes. She is also Mom to a number of dogs and cats, and the occasional uninvited snake. When she can find some spare time, it's usually to the beach that she heads.
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