Lift malfunction kills jewellery store owner in Idukki
Sunny was rushed to a private hospital in Kattappana, but could not be saved.
Sunny was rushed to a private hospital in Kattappana, but could not be saved.
Sunny was rushed to a private hospital in Kattappana, but could not be saved.
Idukki: A jewellery store owner died in a lift accident in Kattappana here on Wednesday. The deceased, Sunny Francis (65), managing partner of Pavithra Gold and resident of Vetti Padi Pulickal, Ambalakkavala, was in the lift when it malfunctioned.
The incident occurred around 12:30 pm at the building housing Pavithra Gold. The lift Sunny was in stopped due to a power failure but suddenly moved upward at high speed, causing the accident.
It came to a halt on the fourth floor. When initial rescue efforts failed, fire and rescue personnel had to break the lift open. Sunny was found with serious injuries and bleeding profusely. Though he was rushed to a private hospital in Kattappana, he could not be saved.
Sunny is survived by his wife Shiji, children Sneha, Sandra, Sanal and Sanu, and son-in-law,Dominic. His funeral will be held on Friday, starting from his home and proceeding to St George Forane Church, Kattappana.