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Twenty people were left trapped in an elevator for more than five hours on Sunday in Japan. The incident happened at the Tokyo Skytree, an observation tower that’s a popular tourist attraction in the Japanese capital. The incident has brought attention to security measures at other skyscrapers, such as the Taipei 101. The Taipei landmark has been the topic of discussion, regarding the maintenance of its high-speed lifts. Both the Tokyo Skytree and the Taipei 101 operate their lifts in two sections, but the difference is that Taipei 101 has a constant-pressure damper that minimizes passenger discomfort. Let’s hear more from an expert.
Lin Kuang-tsung
Elevator expert
The design of the Tokyo Skytree is different from Taipei 101. The cause for the malfunction at the Skytree may have been due to a problem with the variable frequency drive motor. The best thing to do is, first, don’t panic. Second, press all the buttons there are. In case of a drop, hold on like this, with your knees slightly bent to cushion the impact.
On its official social media account, the Taipei 101 also noted that the lifts have emergency exits. So in case of a malfunction, there is an easier way out. Experts say the most important thing to do during a malfunction is to remain calm and press the buttons for all the floors. The safest thing to do is to not panic, and remain steady while you wait to be rescued.
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