A 67 year old woman was rescued by firefighters after becoming trapped inside an elevator at the Brisas del Golf station on Panama’s Metro Line 2. The incident occurred on Friday, with video of the emergency response spreading widely on social media.
Official reports state the woman remained trapped for six to seven minutes before emergency crews arrived on the scene. Personnel from the San Miguelito fire department station responded to the call and executed rescue maneuvers to free the passenger.
Lieutenant Gerardo Beca of the fire service explained that rescuers applied specialized techniques during the operation. They were required to break one of the elevator’s glass panels as part of the procedure to safely extract the woman.
“Upon arrival at the site, personnel acted quickly to complete the victim’s liberation. She was evaluated after exiting the elevator,” said Lieutenant Gerardo Beca of the Panama Fire Department. [Translated from Spanish]
The Panama Metro authority confirmed the rescued woman was in stable condition following the incident. She received immediate medical attention after being freed from the confined space.
Emergency Response and Public Safety Reminders
This event has prompted the Fire Department to reiterate critical safety recommendations for elevator emergencies. Their primary advice is for trapped individuals to remain calm and avoid attempting to force the doors open.
Immediate communication with emergency services is essential. Authorities also stress that any elevator malfunction should be reported right away to station personnel or building management.
A key focus is on preventive maintenance. The fire service underscores the importance of property administrators and institutions maintaining rigorous inspection and maintenance programs for all vertical transport systems.
“Building administrations and entities with elevator systems must maintain preventive review and maintenance programs. This is fundamental to reduce risks and avoid emergencies,” stated an official Fire Department communication following the rescue. [Translated from Spanish]
These regular checks are viewed as the best method for preventing similar incidents. Proper upkeep aligns with established elevator safety protocols designed to protect public welfare.
The swift resolution of this situation at a major transit hub highlights the coordination between metro officials and first responders. It also brings public attention to the operational safety measures supporting Panama’s growing urban infrastructure network.