Tilly (81) zat er al zeven keer vast in de lift: 'Ik ben echt boos' 18.02.2026

Tilly van Tilborg, an 81-year-old resident of Waterkwartier in Helvoirt, has experienced a recurring nightmare, becoming trapped in her apartment building's elevator seven times in the past year, requiring rescue by the fire department on four occasions. This situation is part of a larger trend in Brabant, where the fire department freed 883 people from elevators last year, prompting the Veiligheidsregio Midden- en West-Brabant to consider measures like addressing "hotspots" where such incidents are frequent. Despite her frustration and concern for her safety, particularly regarding potential medical emergencies, Tilly continues to use the elevator due to mobility issues. Woningbouwcoöperatie Woonveste, the landlord, has placed the elevator under "increased supervision" while struggling to identify the cause of the malfunctions.














