The victim fell from the first floor, and the little granddaughter whom he had just picked up from school stared with wide eyes. The woman was hospitalized with serious injuries, including a broken elbow and a tear in her stomach, according to her daughter and a neighbor.
Residents of the building say it is just the tip of the iceberg of a series of serious defects at the site. It is unclear what went wrong with the elevator. Caution tape was seen blocking the entrance to it on Tuesday.