Elevator Accident at Arabella Mall Leaves One Dead and 8 Injured After Restaurant Fire

One person was killed and eight others were injured after an elevator fell inside a restaurant at Arabella Mall in New Cairo, causing a fire

  Thu , August 13 2026 / 07:51 PM Updated At: 2026-08-13 19:51:37

A tragic accident occurred at Arabella Mall in New Cairo after an elevator fell inside a restaurant, leaving one person dead and eight others injured. The incident also caused a fire to break out inside the restaurant.

Elevator Falls Inside Restaurant in New Cairo

The incident began when the Cairo emergency operations room received a report of an accident inside a restaurant at Arabella Mall in New Cairo.

Security forces, civil defense teams, ambulances, and fire trucks immediately moved to the location to handle the emergency.

Upon inspection, authorities found that an elevator had fallen inside the restaurant, resulting in the death of one person and injuries to eight others. The elevator's fall also caused a fire to break out inside the premises.

Injured People Taken to Hospital

The injured were transported to a hospital to receive the necessary medical care.

Meanwhile, civil defense teams managed to control the fire and prevent the flames from spreading to other parts of the mall.

Investigation Into the Accident

Security authorities are continuing their efforts to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident and identify the causes of the elevator's fall.

The necessary legal procedures are also being taken in connection with the accident.

What happened at Arabella Mall?

An elevator fell inside a restaurant at Arabella Mall in New Cairo, causing a fire.

How many people were injured?

Eight people were injured in the accident.

Was there a fatality?

Yes. One person died as a result of the incident.

Where did the accident occur?

The accident occurred inside a restaurant at Arabella Mall in New Cairo.

Were the injured taken to hospital?

Yes. The injured were transported to a hospital for medical treatment.

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