Civil Defence Force personnel pry open the lift door to rescue those trapped inside. Pic Credit: Civil Defence ForceKUALA LUMPUR: Six retired teachers from Penang went through a harrowing ordeal after being trapped in a lift at the Saloma Link last night. Kuala Lumpur Civil Defence Force officer Major Mohamad Aminullah Zulkafly said they were alerted to the incident at 10.05pm and immediately dispatched a team to the scene. All six victims, who had used the lift because it was raining, were rescued. However, they declined to be sent to hospital for medical checks.

Source: New Strait Times March 14, 2026 01:53 UTC