Man injured in elevator ride that turned into Tower of Terror at apartment

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SANTIAGO, Chile – A man is in the hospital after an elevator want out of control while he was inside.

It was all caught on camera.

The security footage shows 30-year-old Jose Vergara climbing into the elevator in a Santiago apartment.

As the doors close, things start to go wrong and it becomes something more like the Tower of Terror than an elevator ride.

In the video the doors open again and you can see the floors flying by as Vergara frantically pushes buttons.

Officials said the elevator shot up 30 floors in 15 seconds before appearing to crash into the roof.

NBC News reported Vergara is in serious condition with head and leg injuries.

His wife said she wants those responsible brought to justice.

Authorities have not said if anyone has been charged in the incident.

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